Gary Janetti Reveals Royal Family's Displeasure with His HBO Series

Gary Janetti, a TV writer known for creating the HBO animated series centered on Prince George, recently disclosed that the British Royal Family was unhappy with his show's portrayal of them. Despite initially having scripts approved for a second season, the series was ultimately not renewed. In an interview on the podcast 'Friend In High Places', Janetti mentioned that the royal family’s discontent influenced this decision, creating significant controversy surrounding the series. Interestingly, he noted that the royal family's reaction to his show was more severe compared to their reception of 'The Crown', a Netflix series that appeared to garner their favor. Janetti joked that the cancellation felt almost like the royal family had a direct hand in it. He found irony in this, given his background from Queens, highlighting the contrasts between his origins and the royal family he parodied. In a previous interview, Janetti admitted to lacking any genuine interest in the British monarchy; the humor in his show stemmed from the imaginative characters he created rather than a personal connection to royal affairs. This lack of genuine fascination may have contributed to the controversy that surrounded 'The Prince', as royal depictions can often provoke strong public sentiments. Consequently, Janetti’s remarks provoke questions about the intersection of humor and the royal family in media, particularly what boundaries exist for creative expression in light of public and institutional sensitivities.