Meghan Markle and Prince Harry join Netflix. Everything you need to know about the Sussexes’ massive deal to make ‘inspiring’ dramas, documentaries and kids’ shows
Everything but The Crown? In a complete break with British royal tradition, Harry and Meghan have signed a production deal with the streaming giant to make varied programming – from documentaries to children’s shows highlighting resilience, wellness and inspiring stories
Fan-casting aside, the British prince and former actress will produce films and series for the streaming giant. That includes scripted series, docu-series, documentaries, features and children's programming, The Times confirmed on September 2. The news comes after they were rumoured to be shopping a TV series and making trademark moves in the industry.
“Our lives, both independent of each other, and as a couple have allowed us to understand the power of the human spirit: of courage, resilience, and the need for connection,” the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a statement to The Times. “Through our work with diverse communities and their environments, to shining a light on people and causes around the world, our focus will be on creating content that tells but also gives hope.”
More specifically, they'll focus on creating a wide range of programs about stories and issues that resonate with them personally, including highlighting issues that their non-profit foundation, Archewell, is working on.
Harry and Meghan, whose son, Archie, is now 15 months old, added that making inspirational family programming is important to them, as is “powerful storytelling through a truthful and relatable lens”. They said that Netflix's reach will help them “share impactful content that unlocks action”.
They're also committed to amplifying diverse voices in front of and behind the camera, as well as diverse hiring practices for roles they're filling at their production company. Speculation about their production company has been swirling since January.