According to Richard Eden, editor-in-chief of the Royal Daily Mail, filming on Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show is set to begin in a few hours. However, contrary to expectations, filming will not take place at the Sussexes’ Montecito mansion. Instead, Meghan will begin filming her first solo series on Tuesday, April 16, at a nearby property in Uptown California.
A source revealed to the editorial staff that Netflix had rented a house in Montecito for the filming of the series. This show is expected to align with Meghan’s new lifestyle brand, American Rivier Orchard, which she launched on Instagram earlier this year and which already has a following of over 590,000. U.S. trademark applications indicate Meghan plans to sell trendy kitchenware and food products, including fruit butters and legume-based spreads under the AO brand, as well as her own cookbooks.
This new series is one of two television projects that Meghan and Harry are producing for Netflix. It aims to celebrate the pleasures of cooking, gardening, entertaining and friendship, according to the streaming giant’s statements. Megan’s rep declined to comment on why she chose to film the series in a different home.
Nonetheless, space is very unlikely to be an issue, as their £11 million Spanish Revival-style mansion is said to have nine bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, a gym, a bar, a garage for five cars and others. Approvals. Some critics say the decision to film in another home suggests the Sussexes don’t actually own the $14 million Montecito mansion and are only residing in a rented cottage. These critics claim that the couple always film in a small room with IKEA furniture and believe that the mansion was just a facade to create an image of wealth and success.
Speculation and criticism continues as fans debate the reasons for this decision. Some suggest that the Sussexes sold the mansion because they could not afford the upkeep, while others believe it was a deliberate choice to present a more ordinary and relevant image. Comparisons are being drawn to other celebrities like Martha Stewart, Ina Garten and Joanna Gaines, who film content in their own homes, showcasing their pets and children, which creates a feeling of connection with viewers.
Interestingly, there are no visible signs of children or toys in Megan’s kitchen, even when Netflix is visiting. Some skeptics are questioning the appeal of a new Netflix series with Meghan standing in a kitchen, promoting it, because they believe it will not resonate with audiences. However, it’s worth noting that the show is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Intellectual Property Corporation, the company behind popular shows like “Hulu the Demalo Show” and “A&E’s Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.”
In addition to her involvement in the series, Meghan is set to become an executive producer for Archewell, the company she founded alongside head of nonfiction Chanel Sinic. The exact details and direction of Meghan’s new series remain to be seen, but it’s undoubtedly sparking interest and speculation among fans and critics alike.
