Liam Payne filmed a Netflix show with Nicole Scherzinger before his death will Building the Band still come out?
Liam Payne filmed a show for Netflix months before his tragic death at age 31.The former One Direction member served as a judge and mentor on “Building the Band,” a new talent competition series.The show was greenlit by Netflix in May and produced by UK’s Remarkable Entertainment.Filming wrapped in August, according to Deadline.However, the show’s fate is now unclear after Payne fatally fell from a balcony in Argentina last week.“Building the Band” was described by Netflix’s Tudum as “an unscripted series in which the next great pop group is created sight unseen.”The series, according to Deadline, brought together 50 singers who attempt to form their own band without ever seeing each other.
The singers “had to connect via musical compatibility and chemistry before finally meeting.”Payne was joined by The Pussycat Dolls alum Nicole Scherzinger and Destiny’s Child alum Kelly Rowland as the judges and mentors.AJ McLean from The Backstreet Boys was the host.
“’Building the Band’ is a brave and bold undertaking for all involved as we hand over power to the singers themselves to form their own band based on chemistry first,” executive producer Cat Lawson said in a statement to Netflix’s Tudum over the summer.Lawson added, “With looks out of the equation, can they create a deeper connection with their bandmates? With limited bands, there are difficult decisions and heart-stopping moments along the way, but ultimately the outcome is truly amazing, with bands forming who in my opinion are worthy of the very biggest stage!”The series reportedly concluded with three live shows filmed in front of an audience at Aviva Studios in Manchester, England in August.At the time, some of Payne’s fans posted on social media about meeting the singer.
One fan wrote, “Liam was so sweet, it was amazing to meet him again after so many years.”According to Deadline, another person revealed that audience members sang “Happy Birthday” to Payne w...