By Alimat Aliyeva
Netflix has launched a thought-provoking new documentary series
titled The Last Words of a Celebrity, offering some of the world’s
most influential figures a final opportunity to share their
stories, values, and reflections. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning
producer Brad Falchuk, the series features intimate, in-depth
interviews filmed under a unique condition: they are only to be
released posthumously, Azernews reports.
The debut episode is a powerful tribute to the remarkable life
of Dr. Jane Goodall — renowned primatologist, ethologist,
environmentalist, and humanitarian — who passed away of natural
causes on October 1st this year in Los Angeles at the age of 91.
Celebrated globally for her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees,
Dr. Goodall was also a passionate advocate for animal welfare and
environmental education, inspiring generations to rethink their
relationship with nature.
Inspired by the acclaimed Danish TV format “Det Sidste Ord” (The
Last Word), the show breaks away from the conventions of
traditional documentaries. Each interview is conducted in complete
privacy, with only Brad Falchuk and the guest present, captured
solely through discreet, remote-controlled cameras. This minimalist
setup fosters raw honesty, deep introspection, and emotional
vulnerability.
Falchuk describes the project as “moving, unconventional, and
transcendent,” adding:
“It’s unlike any other interview format. It’s not just about
legacy — it’s about truth, closure, and having the final say.”
The series also explores how people confront mortality, legacy,
and the desire to shape how they are remembered — a theme rarely
tackled so candidly in mainstream media.
Falchuk serves as the executive producer of The Last Words of a
Celebrity, and the premiere episode featuring Dr. Jane Goodall is
now available to stream exclusively on Netflix.
