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Sarah Ferguson to Appear on ‘Bridgerton’? Duchess Reveals Details

Lucille Barilla — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:44:28 +0000

Regency London could welcome a new visitor among those who seek wealth, status, and social connections on Bridgerton. Royal family member Sarah Ferguson revealed she is very interested in mingling with characters such as Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton on the hit Netflix series, now streaming season 3.

Sarah Ferguson wants to bring royalty to ‘Bridgerton’

Saran, Duchess of York, is a big Bridgerton fan. Therefore, she told Platinum Magazine she would love to play a small role in season 4.

“I’ve asked my agent to get me on Bridgerton!” she revealed. “The set designs are incredible! I could be a long-lost friend for Penelope – I just have to be on Bridgerton!”

Whether or not the series’ producers will take Sarah up on her offer has yet to be determined. However, she would certainly bring a royalty boost to the wildly popular period drama.

The duchess’ passion for period storytelling extends to writing a Mills & Boon series based on her great aunt, Lady Margaret Montagu Douglas Scott. However, the duchess’s credentials as a historical romance novel writer would bring a keen knowledge of historical period romances to Bridgerton.

Sarah Ferguson already has a passion for period romances such as ‘Bridgerton’

Since 2021, Sarah Ferguson has added two historical romance novels to her roster of successful published works. Thus far, the Duchess of York has written Her Heart for a Compass and A Most Intriguing Lady.

Sarah told People Magazine Her Heart for a Compass is inspired by her great aunt and her own personal journey. She wrote a story of a woman born into society who desires to break the mold.

“I wanted to write a novel for years and years and was searching for the right story,” the duchess revealed. “I was looking into my family history, and I was struck by the fact that we shared a name: Margaret, which is my middle name.

She adds, “Since very little more information was easily found about her, it seemed she would be an ideal vehicle for me to weave my story around. Thus, the book refers to journeys Lady Margaret makes to Ireland and America, which in fact reflects my own personal journeys.”

The duchess already has a handful of acting credits to her name

Matt LeBlanc and Sarah Ferguson in a Season 4 episode of ‘Friends’ | Warner Bros./Getty Images

Taking on a role in the period drama Bridgerton wouldn’t be too far of a stretch for Sarah Ferguson. She already has a handful of acting credits to her name. Thus far, she has appeared on Friends, The Vicar of Dibley, The Cat That Looked at a King, and An American in Austen.

On Friends, Sarah played herself as the cast traveled to England to celebrate the wedding of Ross and Emily (David Schwimmer and Helen Baxendale). She famously took a selfie with Joey in “The One With Ross’ Wedding: Part 1.”

In 1999, Sarah left her tiara behind in the Comic Relief Special, The Vicar of Dibley. There, she starred alongside Johnny Depp and Emma Chambers.

For The Cat That Looked at a King, the duchess voiced the character of the queen. The live-action/animation short film was released in 2004 on the DVD of the 1964 classic Mary Poppins. Finally, in An American in Austen, Sarah played ‘The Duchess’ in the Netherfield Ball scene from the Pride and Prejudice adaptation.

Sarah Ferguson has written several books for children and adults. She lives with her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, and they have two children, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

Stream ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Before It Leaves Netflix

Matt Moore — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:38:48 +0000

Looking to boost your “Summerween” celebrations this summer? Then you may want to stream A Nightmare on Elm Street movies on Netflix. The horror classics are only available for a limited time, however.

‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 2’ | Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty images

6 ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ movies leave Netflix in June 2024

June 2024 offers streamers their final chance to watch the first five A Nightmare on Elm Street movies and the 2010 remake on Netflix. The streaming service will drop the collection on June 30.

That means time is running out to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989), and A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010).

Robert Englund plays Freddy Kruger in the five original films from the ‘80s. Along the way, he crosses paths with Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Patricia Arquette, and Lisa Wilcox.

Actor Jackie Earle Haley played Freddy in the 2010 reboot. Rooney Mara, Kellen Lutz, and Connie Britton appeared in supporting roles.

More ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ movies could be on the way

While A Nightmare on Elm Street’s Netflix run may be coming to an end, the franchise reportedly could continue on the big screen.

In 2019, rights to the franchise reverted back to the estate of original director Wes Craven. The estate announced plans to continue Freddy Kruger’s story in future films. Pitches for a TV project were also rumored.

Previously, actor Elijah Wood and his producing partner Daniel Noah expressed doing something with the character. The duo revealed they’d been in contact with the rights holders over the years, but nothing materialized from what they claimed would be a different take on Freddy Kruger.

Doctor Sleep writer/director Mike Flanagan also voiced his interest in helming a Nightmare on Elm Street project. In 2019, he tweeted that he had a pitch ready to go.

The Elm Street fan base is definitely eager for more of the dream-invading serial killer. Fan-made trailers for a Nightmare on Elm Street 2025 movie have imagined Millie Bobby Brown and Jenna Ortega as scream queens going against Freddy. Still, no rumors have surfaced about who could play Freddy Kruger next.

Until something official is announced, Netflix remains where to stream A Nightmare on Elm Street. That is, until June 30, 2024.

Prince Harry’s ‘Heart of Invictus’ a Bust for Netflix, Viewership Data Shows

Megan Elliott — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:40:43 +0000

Prince Harry’s Heart of Invictus docuseries wasn’t exactly a smashing success for Netflix. New viewership data reveals that relatively few people bothered to watch the show, which spotlights the stories of wounded veterans training for the 2022 Invictus Games.

‘Heart of Invictus’ was one of Netflix’s least-watched new shows

Heart of Invictus dropped on Netflix on August 30, 2023. The show from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Productions received a favorable response from critics, with an 86% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But the average Netflix subscriber wasn’t enthralled, and the series failed to crack the streamer’s Top 10 list of most-watched shows in the days after its release.

Now, Netflix has revealed more details about how many people watched Heart of Invictus, and it’s not pretty. The show racked up just 300,000 views in months following its late-August release, according to What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report, which captures viewership data from July to December 2023.

Those numbers put Heart of Invictus on par with the first season of Tidying Up With Marie Kondo (released in January 2019) and season 1 of Iron Chef: Brazil (released in August 2022). It was one of Netflix’s least-watched new shows in the second half of 2023. The most-watched shows during that time period included One Piece Season 1 (71.6 million views), Dear Child (52.5 million views), Who Is Erin Carter? (50.1 million views), and Lupin: Part 3 (49.7 million views).

Royal expert predicted ‘Heart of Invictus’ wouldn’t attract ‘a large audience’

‘Heart of Invictus’ | Netflix

The lackluster response to Heart of Invictus won’t be surprising to some royal experts, who predicted it would not perform well.

“This is likely to be a constructive and interesting documentary. It is, however, difficult to see it attracting a large audience,” Richard Fitzwilliams, a royal commentator and expert, told Newsweek.

“After their failure at Spotify and the inability of their previous Netflix project Live to Lead to appeal to audiences, they need good ratings, but this will also have a special cachet as it is so personal to Harry,” he added.

More Netflix shows are coming from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Netflix subscribers weren’t totally disinterested in content connected to Prince Harry. Harry & Meghan, a docuseries exploring his life with his wife Meghan Markle, had about 1.9 million views in the second half of 2023. That limited series was a massive hit when it was released in December 2022. The first three episodes had 28 million views in their first four days of release, Netflix shared.

The Crown Season 6 was also popular with Netflix viewers. The final installment of the dramatized take on the British royal family was released in November 2023 and had 25.2 million views. Luther Ford played a teenage version of Prince Harry in the show.

Harry and Meghan have two more shows in the works at Netflix. One will celebrate “the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship” and will be curated by Meghan. The second will offer “unprecedented access to the world of professional polo, shot primarily at the US Open Polo Championship in Wellington, Florida.” No release dates have been announced.

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‘The Crown’ May Be Coming Back in a New Way Thanks to a Netflix Movie About This British Royal

Mandi Kerr — Fri, 31 May 2024 01:45:00 +0000

The Crown may not be done after all. And Prince Andrew’s partly to thank. The success of Scoop, a Netflix movie about his 2019 Newsnight interview, has reportedly made executives at the streamer realize there are still more British royal family stories to tell. To that end, The Crown, which ended after six seasons in December 2023, may return to the small-screen with a prequel.

Netflix is looking to make a short-form prequel to ‘The Crown’

“When the sixth season was released at the end of 2023, some breathed a sigh of relief, thinking the controversial show had been put to bed for good,” Tatler reported. However, it looks like it may very well be on its way back. (The Crown ended after depicting now-King Charles III’s 2005 marriage to now-Queen Camilla.)

For those who have a more episodes, the better attitude, prepare to be disappointed. The Crown prequel is poised to be less of a sweeping drama spanning many decades and more “bite-size.”

A new version of The Crown “could be set to return as a miniseries or a film.” The success of Scoop, which debuted in April 2024 and depicted how BBC’s Newsnight secured an interview with the Duke of York, played a role.

According to an insider, Scoop’s popularity showed Netflix bosses that there’s still interest in “moments in time.”

“If they can repeat that pattern by delivering prequels in a shorter form,” the insider explained, “they believe they may have come up with a winning formula for a new incarnation of The Crown.”

Queen Elizabeth II’s great-grandfather is being considered as the prequel’s first subject

So, where might Netflix start with a potential Crown prequel? Not Queen Elizabeth’s father, who became king when his brother abdicated, but her great-grandfather, King Edward VII.

The oldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, King Edward, who was affectionately known as Bertie, began what would be a nine-year reign in 1901.

Per the outlet, he gained a reputation as a ‘playboy prince’ during his lifetime, even inspiring the nickname ‘Dirty Bertie.’ The king died at age 68 due to health problems associated with heavy smoking.

If the prequel happens—and is a success—Netflix is set to continue the ‘playboy prince’ theme.

Prince Andrew’s ‘Newsnight’ interview is the subject of a forthcoming Amazon miniseries

While Netflix execs consider a new version of The Crown, a show about the royal family is heading to the small screen. Amazon is releasing a three-part miniseries based on Andrew’s Newsnight interview.

Currently in production, A Very Royal Scandal centers around interviewer Emily Maitlis. (Scoop focused on producer Sam McAlister, played by Billie Piper.)

It will, per the show’s official description, follow Maitlis, who is executive producing the project, through her “professional and personal journey as a Newsnight journalist leading up to her acclaimed interview with Prince Andrew.”

The cast includes The Affair alum Ruth Wilson, who plays Maitlis opposite Good Omens star Michael Sheen as Andrew.

Andrew’s oldest daughter, Princess Beatrice, 35, is reportedly concerned about A Very Royal Scandal’s portrayal of her. Why? Because her character is expected to be featured more prominently than in Scoop.

The Crown Seasons 1-6 are streaming on Netflix.

Lisa and Brian From ‘The Ultimatum’ Season 2 Just Got Engaged

Megan Elliott — Fri, 24 May 2024 19:04:07 +0000

Wedding bells are in the air! Lisa Horne and Brian Okoye from season 2 of Netflix’s The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On are engaged.

Lisa from ‘The Ultimatum’ says ‘the time was right’ to get engaged to Brian

Brian Okoye and Lisa Horne | Courtesy of Lisa Horne and Brian Okoye

Brian pulled out all the stops when he popped the question to Lisa on Sunday, May 19.

Lisa and Brian’s friends and family had traveled to their hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, for their son’s first birthday party. After the celebration, Lisa thought she was going to enjoy a girls’ night out with her best friend. In reality, Brian had arranged a memorable proposal that involved all of the birthday guests holding red roses while he stood in front of a backdrop that read “Will You Marry Me?”

“This has been a long time coming,” said Brian. “Not only is Lisa my person but being able to surprise her and celebrate this moment with our friends and family meant everything. It was the perfect timing for us, and that’s what makes it so special.”

For Lisa – who signed up for the Netflix reality show because she felt Brian was dragging his feet on marriage – the proposal came exactly when it should have.

“Everything happens at the right time,” she said. “It was truly serendipitous for us to leave the show because of our pregnancy, welcome our son, and then get engaged when the time was right for us.”

Lisa and Brian left ‘The Ultimatum’ Season 2 early

Lisa and Brian’s time on The Ultimatum was brief but memorable. They were one of five season 2 couples who were at a crossroads in their relationship, with one partner ready to tie the knot and the other not so sure they were ready to commit.

On the show, cast members swap partners and participate in a three-week trial marriage with a new person before deciding whether to reunite with their original partner or break up for good. But Lisa and Brian never got to the partner-swapping stage of the experiment.

Though Lisa was the ultimatum-giver, she quickly began having second thoughts about the show. After Brian started flirting with another woman at the group cocktail party, she stormed out.

“F*ck marriage. F*ck The Ultimatum,” she said as she and Brian argued in the parking lot outside the bar. “I’m done.”

Lisa’s emotions were running high, and soon after, she and Brian decided to bow out of The Ultimatum early. But their exit wasn’t driven by her jealousy. Lisa had discovered she was pregnant. While both were thrilled they were about to become parents, they knew they still had a lot of work to do on their relationship.

“A baby doesn’t fix the problems that we have,” Lisa said.

Lisa and Brian’s son Mason was born in May 2023. In an interview with Essence, Lisa said she had no regrets about quitting The Ultimatum.

“It was so peaceful to be able to just focus on and prepare for the baby instead of worrying more about the show,” she said. “I’m glad we did make the decision to leave because I couldn’t imagine having gone the rest of the show pregnant.”

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Is ‘Happy Gilmore’ on Netflix? Last Chance to Stream the Adam Sandler Comedy Classic

Matt Moore — Fri, 17 May 2024 17:45:22 +0000

Happy Gilmore and Netflix are ready to hit the links together for a sequel. But Adam Sandler’s original comedy is on the back nine when it comes to streaming.

Sandler is ready to resurrect the character that helped him become a comedy icon. It will be another installment in the actor’s lucrative deal with Netflix, significantly adding to Sandler’s net worth. However, time is limited to catch up with Happy Gilmore on Netflix.

Carl Weathers and Adam Sandler in ‘Happy Gilmore’ | Universal/Getty

‘Happy Gilmore’ leaves Netflix on May 31

Happy Gilmore‘s round on Netflix officially ends on May 31. The 1996 comedy joins a list of fan-favorite titles leaving the streamer at the end of the month, including the Hunger Games series and Dwayne Johnson’s Skyscraper.

Happy Gilmore earned mixed reviews when it hit theaters but managed to pull in a respectable box-office return. But it’s been over the past two decades where the film has earned cult-classic status. Sandler’s signature rage as Happy, Carl Weathers’ surprise comedy chops as Chubb, Bob Barker’s cameo, and Michael McDonald’s performance as the villain Shooter McGavin has left audiences laughing for years. It’s no surprise Netflix kept Happy Gilmore in its library for so long.

Netflix announced ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

As far back as 2022, Adam Sandler teased a sequel to Happy Gilmore. He hinted that a new movie would see Gilmore involved in a senior tour.

Then, Michael McDonald revealed Sandler showed him a draft of Happy Gilmore 2 in March 2024. Netflix wasted little time, confirming the movie during an upfront presentation on May 15, 2024.

Netflix didn’t release any other details about the plot or cast. But based on McDonald’s comments, there seems to be a part to play for Shooter McGavin.

Julie Bowen, who co-starred as Happy’s love interest, Virginia Venit, is also likely to return. She teamed up with Sandler for his 2020 Netflix film Hubie Halloween.

Chubbs actor Carl Weathers died on Feb. 1, 2024.

Meghan Markle Reportedly Wants to Be ‘Just Like Kate’ With 1 Aspect of Her Upcoming Netflix Show

Mandi Kerr — Mon, 13 May 2024 10:53:00 +0000

Meghan Markle reportedly wants to take after Kate Middleton. How exactly? By gradually introducing Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to the public eye like her sister-in-law’s done with her and Prince William’s children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Instead of greeting people on walkabouts or attending Wimbledon, the Duchess of Sussex wants to introduce her and Prince Harry’s children to public life on her upcoming Netflix show.

Meghan wants to take Archie and Lili ‘to work’ on the set of her new Netflix show

Meghan’s taking a page out of the Princess of Wales’s playbook for introducing Archie and Lilibet to the spotlight. Speaking to OK! Magazine, a source claimed the 42-year-old wants to “show off” Archie and Lilibet on her new Netflix show about cooking, gardening, and entertaining (via Express).

The April 2024 show announcement, along with the Duke of Sussex’s new series about polo, came after Meghan unveiled her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. (The brand and program are expected to go hand in hand.)

“She would love for Archie and Lilibet to make guest appearances on her new show.” Why? Because “being a mum [sic] is a huge part of her life.”

Meghan, they claimed, “wants to show off that part of her world, just like Kate does occasionally when she takes her children to work events.”

Archie and Lilibet are in a ‘completely different situation’ than Kate Middleton’s children

The insider went on to say Harry’s not enthusiastic about Meghan’s idea. The 39-year-old, they explained, is still traumatized by his childhood of paparazzi and photocalls that spilled over into his adult life. (It’s one of the main topics in Harry’s 2023 Spare memoir.)

Because of that, he wants to keep the kids’ lives private. Meanwhile, Meghan grew up joining her father on the set of Married … With Children. So it’s no wonder the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to disagree on how visible Archie and Lilibet should be.

But when it comes to Archie, Lilibet, and their royal cousins, the California-based Sussexes are “in a completely different situation.”

“Archie and Lili are never going to be anonymous and ‘normal’ kids because of who their parents are. So Meghan is hoping Harry will get on board with her plans soon,” the source added.

To date, Harry and Meghan have shared occasional glimpses of Archie and Lilibet, typically in personal photos and video clips. The majority of them can be seen in the couple’s 2022 Harry & Meghan Netflix docuseries.

Meghan Markle’s Netflix show is currently being filmed near her and Prince Harry’s California home

Similar to Harry & Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex aren’t, it seems, letting a Netflix camera crew inside their Montecito, California, home for Meghan’s new show. Instead, they’re reportedly filming at a private residence nearby (via Daily Mail).

“Netflix has rented a house in Montecito for filming,” an insider told royal commentator Richard Eden. Meghan’s untitled series reportedly began filming, along with Harry’s, shortly after the shows were announced.

Four ‘Love Is Blind’ Alums Part of ‘Perfect Match’ Season 2 Cast

Megan Elliott — Wed, 08 May 2024 20:00:26 +0000

Four Love Is Blind alums are getting a second chance at love in season 2 of Netflix’s Perfect Match. The dating competition series returns in June 2024 with a new group of singles from the streamer’s hottest reality shows. In addition to past Love Is Blind cast members, this season features familiar faces from Dated & Related, Too Hot to Handle, and Squid Game: The Challenge.

Izzy Zapata and Jessica Vestal are part of ‘Perfect Match’ cast

Which four Love Is Blind alums are headed to a tropical paradise in Love Is Blind Season 2?

Izzy Zapata’s romance with Stacy Snyder fizzled after she rejected him at the altar in Love Is Blind Season 5. She’s since moved on with Ryan Ignasiak from Married at First Sight. Will Izzy also connect with another reality TV vet on Perfect Match?

Love Is Blind Season 6 cast member Jessica Vestal wasn’t happy when Jimmy Presnell rejected her in the pods in favor of Megan Fox lookalike Chelsea Blackwell. But she’s moved on from that disappointment. Tabloid reports have linked her to Too Hot to Handle star Harry Jowsey, who’s also part of the Perfect Match Season 2 cast.

Micah Lussier’s pod romance with Paul Peden wilted in the real world. Now, the Love Is Blind Season 4 alum is ready to take another chance at love. Will she find the right partner on Perfect Match?

Trevor Sova didn’t get engaged in the pods during Love Is Blind Season 6. But he still managed to stir up major drama when rumors surfaced that he’d actually had an offscreen girlfriend while filming the show. Now, he’s looking for a fresh start with someone new.

Meet the rest of the ‘Perfect Match’ Season 2 cast

Who else is part of Perfect Match Season 2? Here’s the rest of the cast:

Alara Teneri from Dated & Related Season 1
Brittan Byrd from Too Hot to Handle Season 4
Bryton Constantin (aka Player 432) from Squid Game: The Challenge
Chris Hahn from Dated & Related Season 1
Christine Obanor from Too Hot to Handle Season 5
Dom Gabriel from Perfect Match Season 1 and The Mole
Dominique Defoe from Too Hot to Handle Season 4
Elys Hutchinson from Too Hot to Handle Season 5
Harry Jowsey from Too Hot to Handle Season 1, as well as non-Netflix shows such as Dancing With the Stars and Match Me If You Can
Holly Scarfone Too Hot to Handle Season 3
Jake Cunningham from The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On Season 1
Jutin Assad from Surviving Paradise Season 1
Kaz Bishop from Dated and Related Season 1
Melinda Melrose from Too Hot to Handle Season 2
Nigel Euro from Too Hot to Handle Season 4
Stevan Ditter from Too Hot to Handle Season 3
Tolú Ekundara from The Trust: A Game of Greed Season 1
Xanthi Perdikomatis from The Circle Season 5

‘Perfect Match’ Season 2 premiere date and episode release schedule

Perfect Match Season 2 premieres Friday, June 7 on Netflix. Episodes release weekly on Fridays.

June 7: Episodes 1-6
June 14: Episodes 7-9
June 21: Episode 10

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Is ‘Uncut Gems’ on Netflix? Last Chance to Stream the Adam Sandler Thriller

Matt Moore — Mon, 06 May 2024 19:46:49 +0000

Uncut Gem and Netflix have enjoyed a partnership that helps the Adam Sandler thriller stay trending years after its release. The surprise hit from 2019 remains a popular choice for anyone looking to stream a fast-paced, frantic crime thriller.

Uncut Gems showed a different side of Adam Sandler. His portrayal of Howard Ratner, the gambling-addicted Jewler, earned Sandler universal praise. The movie also introduced the Safdie brothers and Julia Fox to a wider audience.

But nothing lasts forever, even in streaming, and Uncut Gems is no exception. Find out when Uncut Gems is leaving Netflix.

‘Uncut Gems’ leaves Netflix on May 8, 2024

Uncut Gems will leave Netflix on May 8, 2024. The thriller joins other popular titles like The Hunger Games on the list of Netflix exits for May.

It ends a long run on the streaming service for Uncut Gems. The movie, directed by Josh and Benny Safdie, first arrived on Netflix on Jan. 31, 2020. That was a little more than a month after the film’s theatrical release.

Since then, Uncut Gems has been no stranger to Netflix’s top 10 movies and trending lists. It adds to the over 2 billion hours of Adam Sandler content subscribers have streamed on Netflix since 2015.

Is ‘Uncut Gems’ streaming anywhere else?

The bad news continues for anyone looking to stream Uncut Gems for free. After it leaves Netflix, it won’t be available on any other streaming services without a price.

Amazone Prime, Apple, YouTube, and Google Play all have Uncut Gems available to rent. Anyone on the fence about watching the critically acclaimed movie can watch the first 10 minutes online via Netflix’s YouTube channel.

Netflix Cuts Dwayne Johnson Flop From Its Collection

Matt Moore — Thu, 02 May 2024 17:09:13 +0000

Netflix and Dwayne Johnson movies have been a winning tag team in the past. But now, the streaming giant is looking to cut ties with one of the actor’s biggest box-office flops.

The changes in Netflix’s collection of Dwayne Johnson movies come at the same time he dodges questions about his reputation and professionalism. Johnson and Netflix have a history together, but it could be clouded by Johnson’s flailing reputation.

Dwayne Johnson (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Skyscraper’ leaves Netflix on May 31

Netflix revealed that it will drop Skyscraper from its catalog on May 31. The 2018 action thriller managed to find a second life on Netflix despite being a box-office disaster upon its release.

Skyscraper towered over the Netflix top 10 trending movies as far back as 2020. More recently, it landed back among the streamer’s most popular movies in early April 2024.

But that will all change at the end of the month. Skyscraper will no longer be available to stream on Netflix beginning May 31.

‘Skyscraper’ suffered poor reviews and a weak box-office return

The success of Skyscraper on Netflix has added some revisionist history to the film. However, it’s worth noting that viewers are typically more likely to give a so-so movie a shot at home as opposed to shelling out hard-earned money to see it in theaters.

That seems to be the case with Skyscraper. Critics dismissed the Dwayne Johnson movie as a weaker imitation of Die Hard and The Towering Inferno. Like most Johnson films, it didn’t reinvent the genre or push its leading man beyond his comfort zone on screen.

Skyscraper pulled in a worldwide box office return of $305 million. An unoriginal plot and Dwayne Johnson fatigue likely contributed to the lower-that-expected earnings.

Dwayne Johnson’s last Netflix movie had a rocky production

A bombshell story from TheWrap has cast a shadow over Dwayne Johnson and Netflix’s previous collaboration. According to sources, the production of Red Notice suffered setbacks and in-fighting due to Johnson’s tardiness.

The story reported that Johnson’s apparent refusal to work more than a handful of hours each day caused problems on Red Notice. The Netflix original co-starred Ryan Reynolds, who reportedly got in an explosive fight with Johnson over his professionalism.

Red Notice became Netflix’s most-watched movie thanks to the collective star power of Johnson, Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. Plans for sequels immediately followed. However, no solid updates have come since the movie’s 2021 release. Sources for TheWrap claim Johnson and Reynolds have patched things up. But it’s unclear if it’s enough to get Red Notice 2 and Dwayne Johnson’s Netflix future back on track.