Meghan and Harry 'considering feature film on Royal Family life' to secure eye-watering new Netflix deal

According to a source the Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to "wait and see" what the reception is to Scoop before pressing ahead with their own feature-length film.

However, the source told Closer that the couple like think they have a "big screen story to tell about what happened in the Palace".

The insider added: "There are a lot of nuances from their story that they feel are still missing after the documentary and Harry's book."

The source also claimed Meghan and Harry were "obviously happy" with their paycheque from Netflix for the documentary and remain "keen" to work with the streaming giant again.

Netflix is only interested in "juicy stuff" about the couple's royal lives, according to the source.

The insider added: "There is no doubt they would get a handsome payday for it[the film], which is hugely tempting.

"Meghan is really pushing for it to happen, while Harry wants to treat more carefully - but they are entertaining the idea and their team are talking about the kind of money they would want for the rights to their story."

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed their original deal with Netflix in 2020.

It comes as Netflix has already announced the cast for Scoop, including the actors that will play the Duke of York and Maitlis.

Gillian Anderson, Billie Piper and Rufus Sewell will be the leading actors in a film based on chapters from former BBC producer Sam McAlister's memoir.

Anderson will play interviewer Emily Maitlis, whilst Rufus has been cast in the role of Prince Andrew.

McAlister will be played by Piper, with the former producer sharing her delight at the casting.

The Duke of York's eldest daughter Princess Beatrice will be portrayed in the Netflix drama by actress Charity Wakefield.

In 2019, Prince Andrew was extensively interviewed by Maitlis on his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.