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Prince Harry’s Hollywood strategy is under fire as experts criticize him for appearing to “mine his innermost turmoil and pain” for monetary gain. Royal commentator Daniela Elser recently shared her insights in a piece for News.com.au, where she discussed the potential for a second installment of Prince Harry’s memoir, “Spare.” Elser noted, “While all we have to go on is this Spectator piece, there are plenty of reasons why Harry putting out a new edition wouldn’t exactly be a shocker.”
Alexander Larman, the author of the Spectator piece, revealed that it has been rumored Prince Harry and his ghostwriter are waiting to include new, sensational material to boost sales. Larman wrote, “It has been rumored that [Harry] and his ghostwriter have been waiting to include new and sensational material to galvanize sales to those who live for the scandal and outrage.”
“Or to put it another way, money! Lots and lots of lovely money. Of the duke and duchess’ grab bag of commercial ventures, his autobiography is a standout in that it sold like the proverbial, racing up the charts as fast as Uncle Andy outrunning a process server.”
Elser highlighted that “Harry’s options on the work front have narrowed since Spare’s release.” She pointed out that his foray into podcasting has been less than successful, with him only managing to help produce half of one 30-minute episode in two and a half years. Spotify sources also revealed the harebrained ideas Harry had for shows, such as interviewing Vladimir Putin about his childhood.
Elser explained, “The bottom line, is his options for pulling in the megabucks are looking increasingly limited.” This leaves his contract with Penguin Random House as one of the few remaining lucrative opportunities. She emphasized that the publishers intend to “mine his innermost turmoil and pain for Spare, a book that managed to simultaneously be both brave, raw, and deeply moving and so navel-centric you’d have to think the man needs a better therapist,” before signing off.
The commentary from Elser and Larman suggests that Prince Harry’s commercial ventures, especially those that delve into his personal struggles, are driven by financial motives. This perspective has sparked a debate about the ethics of monetizing personal trauma and the long-term impact on his public image. As the discussion continues, it remains to be seen how Prince Harry will navigate his Hollywood career and whether he will choose to publish another tell-all memoir.
