Is Meghan Markle’s Performance in Disney’s Elephant Documentary Good Enough to Secure More Work?

Recently, Meghan Markle's voiceover portrayal in Disney's Elephant Documentary has sparked a mix of opinions. Some critics find her performance engaging, while others believe it falls short of their expectations. This article aims to explore the nuances of her performance, discussing whether it can lead to more opportunities in the film industry.

Critics' Perspectives: Cheesy and Excessive

There are opinions that Meghan’s performance in the documentary is overly dramatic and almost silly. Critics argue that she flaps her hands around in a way that detracts from her delivery. For those who are fans of her acting in Suits, her behavior in the documentary seems out of character. Here’s a perspective from a viewer:

What I saw and heard of her performance was cheesy. I never saw her on Suits but her acting skills when she addressed the school she attended and this recent interview show her to be overly dramatic almost silly. There are so many truly talented gifted A-listers out there who need acting gigs I don’t see her being able to compete with that at all.

A related quote from another critic is even less favorable:

She was just reading something.

Evaluating the Reception and Success

It’s worth noting that the critical reception of the documentary might affect Meghan’s prospects for future work. Critics point out that her performance was panned, which may make it more challenging for her to find more work in the film industry. On the other hand, some viewers judge her based on the context:

I don’t know because this is just my opinion, anybody can read the script over the radio or airwaves or be a voice over at the movies. She was just reading something.

Another perspective highlights the potential audience for a documentary like this:

I personally think someone like David Attenborough should have narrated this video. But she does have a good voice. The only thing is she has now dropped so far in public opinion that may be a barrier to her getting work.

Does Disney’s Success Mean More Work?

Interestingly, one piece of positive news is that Disney's membership went up astronomically following the release of the documentary. However, this still doesn’t guarantee more work for Meghan. The decision hinges on whether producers feel she can deliver quality performances.

Apparently Disney's membership went up astronomically. So, will get more work.

Context and Suitability of the Performance

It is important to consider the context of the script and the target audience. The film-makers felt that Meghan’s voice was perfect for the documentary. Her performance was designed to suit the script and audience expectations:

Meghan’s narration was very DisneyNature. I'm more of an Attenborough person myself but it is wrong to make comparisons as DisneyNature's audience expectations are very different from those of David Attenborough's documentaries. DisneyNature tends to anthropomorphise the animals it films to suit its audience of young people and families. Context is all and so the light and lively tone adopted by Meghan was appropriate and suited the script well.

In 2017, when they met her in Botswana, the filmmakers felt that her voice was perfect for their film. This decision is backed by their instincts. Furthermore, the filmmakers donated Meghan's fee to Elephants Without Borders, where she met filmmakers Mark Linfield and Vanessa Berlowitz. This act of charity, even among her detractors, has garnered positive attention.

The film-makers felt that Meghan's voice was perfect for their film when they met her in Botswana in 2017. I think their instincts were correct.

Adding to the positive spin, even those who criticize her performance have little to complain about in terms of charitable contributions:

And of course, at her request, DisneyNature donated Meghan's fee to Elephants Without Borders, which is where Meghan met filmmakers Mark Linfield and Vanessa Berlowitz. Even Meghan's detractors cannot find anything to attack her for here I am sure. /s

Conclusion

Whether Meghan Markle’s performance in Disney’s Elephant Documentary is good enough to secure more work depends on the judgement of producers. While her performance might not win critical acclaim, her charitable actions and the potential appeal of her voice for younger audiences could still pave the way for more opportunities. Only time will tell if her work in this documentary will lead to more projects in the film industry.