Liam Payne's final onscreen appearance will air next month as part of a Netflix series, following the approval of his family who reviewed the content and supported his involvement in the music competition.
Liam Payne will appear posthumously as a guest judge in Netflix’s upcoming music competition show Building the Band, which is set to premiere in July. The late singer, who rose to fame as a member of One Direction, participated in the show shortly before his untimely death at the age of 31.
Netflix confirmed this week that Payne’s family had reviewed the series and expressed their full support for his inclusion. His involvement in the show was first made public in August 2023, two months prior to his passing.
Building the Band introduces a unique concept where aspiring artists are placed in individual booths, hearing but not seeing each other as they select potential bandmates based solely on musical chemistry and performance. The show explores how these connections evolve once the groups finally meet face to face.
The series, hosted by Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean, will also feature Nicole Scherzinger as a mentor and judge. Alongside Payne, Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child fame will also appear as a guest judge.
In the recently released trailer, emotional fan reactions followed scenes of Payne's appearance, with many expressing joy at witnessing his passion for music one last time, while also sharing sadness over his final project.
McLean, speaking earlier this year, revealed that he and Payne had bonded over shared experiences in the music industry and their journeys through sobriety.
In a separate tribute, producer Sam Pounds previously postponed the release of Payne’s posthumous single, citing the family’s ongoing mourning process.
The first four episodes of Building the Band will be available on 9 July, with the remainder airing on 16 and 23 July.
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