The streaming service recruited aslate of judgesincluding Destinys ChildsKelly Rowland, Pussycat DollsNicole Scherzinger, andOne DirectionsLiam Payne.
Having actually been thrown into a boyband with four strangers, Payne brought a particular expertise to the show.
However, production was halted followinghis deathin October.
Liam PayneTimothy Hiatt/Getty Images/Nickelodeon
Now, Netflix is clearing a path to move forward.
According toThe Hollywood Reporter,Netflix hosted a special presentation about the series in Los Angeles.
Liam was a friend.
We had just finished filming a TV show together, McLean told TMZ last year.
We spent six weeks together and its absolutely tragic.
Im still processing it, McLean added.
And when the bands finally do meet, how will looks, choreography, and style come into play?
Expect plenty of drama, next-level artistry, and unforgettable performances.
The status of his project similarly remains unclear.
Open call auditions were hosted across the UK in August with Box to Box Films attached to produce.
When Payne died, Cowell revealed that they had met just to sit and talk around a year prior.
We reminisced about all of the fun times we had together, he said.
I can see the effect you had on so many people.
You left us too soon.
Rest in peace my friend.
