That Time John Mulaney Brutally Roasted Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Netflix And Himself In One Fell Swoop

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It’s highly probable that someone following pop culture trends has come across John Mulaney. Even if you weren’t familiar with his memorable stint on Saturday Night Live or any of the hilarious musical skits he performed there, chances are, you recognize him as a versatile comedian who can make people laugh in various settings. Recently, he’s gained attention for his ability to poke fun at himself, Netflix, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with just two humorous sentences.

How Did John Mulaney Roast Himself, Netflix And Meghan Markle And Prince Harry?

Individuals who have served as head writers for Saturday Night Live are often renowned for their witty humor, and John Mulaney is no exception. In fact, his career as a comedian has escalated to the point where he now hosts his own talk show, accessible with your Netflix subscription, called “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney.” At a recent Next on Netflix event (as reported by The Hollywood Reporter), he humorously previewed the 2025 TV schedule and didn’t miss an opportunity to make fun of himself, his new show, its streaming platform, and even took a jab at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. He quipped about “Everybody’s Live” in this manner:

This experiment is quite enjoyable, and it’s been a while since Netflix invested such a substantial amount into an individual without a clear-cut strategy like they did with Harry and Meghan.

Wow, what a slam! It seems that the comedian known as “Kid Gorgeous” is continuing his groundbreaking 2024 talk show, titled “John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A.” This new series was shown during the Netflix Is a Joke Festival and originally consisted of six episodes. Now, this upcoming show, which will run for 12 weeks, is going to feature not only traditional celebrity guests but also individuals from various professions. Additionally, it will include live calls from viewers, as well as appearances by actor Richard Kind and the food service robot, Saymo – both of whom were part of his previous show.

If you’re curious about how this “exciting experiment” resembles the agreement that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made with Netflix, here’s the scoop. Following their departure from the royal family to settle in the U.S., they inked a deal with the streaming service to create content, culminating in the controversial docuseries Harry & Meghan, as well as other documentaries like Polo and Heart of Invictus. It seems that this last production had a more prolonged journey to the screen than initially anticipated.

Despite the much-anticipated multi-year contract (supposedly worth approximately $100 million) being signed, only four series have been released so far, one of which, the children’s animated show “Pearl,” was canceled prematurely without giving viewers a chance to watch it. Furthermore, neither the Sussexes had any prior experience in creating series or films. Thus, Mulaney appears to imply that the investment involved in this deal was essentially giving large sums of money to individuals who may not have been fully equipped with the necessary skills to fulfill their contractual obligations as promised.

Furthermore, here’s an interesting tidbit: Mulaney’s show will debut on Netflix on March 12, 2025 – a week before the anticipated premiere of Meghan Markle’s new series, “With Love, Meghan,” which was initially delayed due to the destructive Los Angeles wildfires. This coincidence has already sparked some controversy among royal experts.

If John Mulaney, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle keep sharing so many unexpected traits, it wouldn’t shock me if he included discussions on these interesting parallels in his upcoming stand-up performance.

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2025-01-31 19:38