Meet Me at the Bank?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Hollywood dreams just hit a major reality check.

Their first big swing — a romantic drama called Meet Me at the Lake — was supposed to cement Archewell as a serious player.

Based on Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel, the film rights reportedly cost Netflix $3 million. But now? The project’s completely stalled.

“They can’t get anyone to open their wallets,” a top producer tells #ShuterScoop. “There’s no director, no cast — and no confidence.”

Hollywood’s Cold Shoulder

Sources say the Sussexes are struggling to raise the $25 million it’ll take to actually make the movie.

Add in a string of Archewell misfires, With Love, Meghan, the polo doc, and some forgettable moments in between — and it’s no wonder the industry isn’t buying what they’re selling.

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“They thought Meghan’s name alone would attract money,” one veteran exec says. “But this isn’t 2020. The shine’s worn off.”

Once seen as their star-powered post-palace pivot, the project is now a cautionary tale.

Hollywood runs on heat,” an insider adds. “And right now? Meghan and Harry’s project is ice cold.”

Desperate for a Win

Insiders say the couple is scrambling for a hit before their $100 million Netflix deal expires later this year — and likely won’t be renewed.

The streamer may have once rolled out the red carpet for the royal rebels, but now? Not so much.

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Netflix is reportedly shifting its focus to bigger, bankable stars and reliable content.

Translation: Archewell might’ve been quietly removed from the group chat.

Star Power, Fading Fast

It’s not just this one movie. Industry chatter suggests the Meghan-and-Harry brand needs a serious rebrand.

“They’re no longer the media darlings they once were,” another insider tells StarCrush.

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“There’s fatigue. And unless they deliver something big — and fast — they’ll be yesterday’s news,” they add.

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