Last Updated on 09/09/2024 by Arun jain
David and Victoria Beckham can now call themselves Emmy winners after their four-parter Netflix Show, self-titled BeckhamIt won the award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series at the 76th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday, which has so far eluded the industry nod. Prince Harry And Meghan Markle.
program Received a total of five nominationsThe multi-episode series garnered critical acclaim as well as a number of viral moments and online praise from fans.
Beckham Soccer was made in partnership with the star’s own production company, Studio 99, which has a number of sports-themed documentaries on its slate.
The show has been closely compared Harry and Meghan’s six-part documentary– Even by name Harry and Meghan—which was developed by his Archival Productions company in association with Netflix and is slated for release in 2022.
the opposite Beckham, Harry and Meghan It generated a polarized response from the couple’s international fans and critics, with the claims being closely scrutinized by the media. His life in the royal spotlight.
Despite some negativity after its release, the show became a hit Huge success For Netflix in terms of viewing statistics. It broke the record for the biggest documentary release on the platform, garnering weeks of international media coverage to boot.
Despite unfounded speculation that Harry and Meghan’s relationship with Netflix will soon dissolve, the streaming platform’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos spoke in support of the couple In March 2024.
“The documentary we made on him is still one of our most-watched documentaries ever on Netflix, and especially in the UK, where people devour everything about him,” he said.
“They’re controversial, but that’s usually a good thing. You can love them or hate them, but you’re watching.
Since then Harry and MeghanThe couple has released two more docuseries For less success Three upcoming projects were also announced.
In contrast, beckham, However, the royal couple is Lack of key gestures of recognition An award given by Hollywood’s elite to cement a royal legacy following their work as entertainment industry professionals and success stories.
where Beckham David and Victoria secured five Emmy nominations Harry and Meghan The series was strippedReceived zero. The show also failed to get the royal couple recognition from the Golden Globes and other industry bodies.
For the 2024 awards season, the couple’s docuseries Heart of Invictus was in contention for a nomination in the Emmys Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series category. beckham, But failed to make it to the shortlist.
The show was released in August 2023 and followed veterans competing in Harry’s Invictus Games tournament.
Although Harry and Meghan’s documentary material has so far not received recognition from their peers, the couple have a number of major projects on the horizon that could change this, including their first non-scripted development, an adaptation of the hit novel. Meet me at the lake.
In November 2023 red carpet looks, Meghan said she was excited for the future.
“We have a lot of exciting things on the slate,” she said. “I can’t wait until we can announce them, but I’m really proud of what we’re building and my husband loves it too.”
James Crawford-Smith Newsweekof the Royal Reporter, based in London. you can Find it on X (previously Twitter) at @jrcrawfordsmith And read his stories Newsweekof Royals Facebook page.
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