After tragic death: Show with Liam Payne put on hold for the time being

A Netflix casting show called “Building the Band” that has already been filmed is apparently on hold for the time being. The reason: Liam Payne (1993-2024), among others, also took part in the production. , the streaming provider therefore decided to wait with the publication in the spirit of piety. However, they apparently don’t want to write off the show completely, it goes on to say.

“Netflix will sit down with Liam’s family and – when the time is right – discuss releasing the series,” a source close to the production is quoted as saying. There is no pressure for this, it goes on to say. “It would simply be a lovely tribute to Liam, capturing his best moments in the months before his death.”

Payne served as one of the judges on the Netflix production, which aims to form a new band from 50 participants. In addition to Payne, Nicole Scherzinger (46) from The Pussycat Dolls and Kelly Rowland (43) from Destiny’s Child also served as judges in the first season of “Building the Band”. Meanwhile, Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean (46) acted as moderator. The special feature of the show: The 50 candidates do not see each other during the selection phase and have to form a band blindly, so to speak.

The show was and should actually be released soon. But on October 16, former One Direction star Liam Payne died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was only 31 years old. The local police are currently using video recordings from the hotel to determine how the tragedy occurred and whether there may be foul play.