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US Open Polo Championship Bars Meghan and Harry from Bringing Netflix Film Crew

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US Open Polo Championship Bars Meghan and Harry from Bringing Netflix Film Crew

The US Open Polo Championship has stirred up controversy by banning and from bringing their Netflix film crew to the prestigious tournaments.

Meghan had also requested complimentary tickets for the event but was met with a refusal.

Recently, and announced their collaboration with Netflix on two upcoming shows that delve into topics close to their hearts.

While the titles of the shows are yet to be revealed, Meghan will lead the first series, exploring the pleasures of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.

The show will be co-executive produced by Meghan Markle, Chanel Sinek, Aaron Seidman, and Ellie Holzman for IPC.

On the other hand, the second series will offer a glimpse into the professional polo world, a passion of Prince Harry's, who is still actively involved in the sport.

The filming for this project took place at the ongoing US Open Polo Championship in Wellington, Florida, under the direction of showrunner Milos Balak.

Meghan will also step into the role of executive producer alongside Prince Harry and Sinek for the polo series.

The documentary aims to uncover the behind-the-scenes action of the sport, shedding light on the dedication required to compete at the highest level.

Inspired by the success of Netflix's “Drive to Survive,” a series focusing on F1 racing, Meghan and Harry aspire to generate a similar buzz around polo through their project.

Although the details of the shows remain somewhat vague, the couple is eager to captivate audiences with their storytelling.

Despite their enthusiasm, it has been disclosed that the production of the first film is still in its early stages, while the polo series is not fully planned out yet.

Notably, Harry and Meghan have encountered obstacles in gaining access to polo matches at the US Open Polo Championship due to the board's reservations about their film crew's involvement.

While the couple's initiative could have been a positive publicity move for the tournament, Meghan's request for complimentary entry was turned down.

Their ambitious endeavors to pitch Netflix with ideas centered around Harry's passion for polo and Meghan's culinary skills have sparked mixed reactions among the public.

Critics have questioned the appeal of a polo-themed show to a broader audience, with some expressing skepticism about Meghan's expertise in cooking and gardening.

The couple's attempt to merge their interests into Netflix-worthy content has faced scrutiny and skepticism from various quarters, including Daily Mail readers who have voiced their reservations about the potential success of the proposed shows.

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