Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have extended their Netflix partnership with a multi-year, first-look deal via their banner Archewell Productions.
The couple first inked a deal with the streamer in 2020 and have since collaborated on projects including “Polo,” “Harry & Meghan,” “Heart of Invcitus” and “Live to Lead.” Most recently, Markle debuted her lifestyle series “With Love, Meghan,” the second season of which premieres later this month. Along with the series, she launched the brand As Ever, which will continue to grow in partnership with Netflix.
It was also revealed that a special episode of “With Love, Meghan” titled “Holiday Celebration” will premiere this December. “Join Meghan in Montecito for a magical holiday celebration,” the logline reads. “Together, friends and family deck the halls, create holiday feasts, craft heartfelt gifts, and share lots of laughs — with simple how-tos to follow at home. It’s a holiday wonder with warmth, tradition and a generous dose of joy.”
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Other projects Harry and Meghan are producing at Netflix include the documentary short “Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within,” which is set to release later this year. “In the heart of Uganda’s Masaka region, where the shadows of the HIV/AIDS crisis linger, a small orphanage becomes a beacon of hope,” the short’s synopsis reads. “‘Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within’ goes beyond the viral videos to reveal a vibrant, one-of-a-kind community where orphaned children transform hardship into joy, dancing their way toward healing, belonging and the promise of a brighter future.” The couple is also developing a feature adaptation of Carley Fortune’s bestselling romantic drama book “Meet Me at the Lake.”
“We’re proud to extend our partnership with Netflix and expand our work together to include the As Ever brand,” Markle said in a statement. “My husband and I feel inspired by our partners who work closely with us and our Archewell Productions team to create thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally, and celebrates our shared vision.”
Added Bela Bajaria, Netflix chief content officer: “Harry and Meghan are influential voices whose stories resonate with audiences everywhere. The response to their work speaks for itself — ‘Harry & Meghan’ gave viewers an intimate look into their lives and quickly became one of our most-watched documentary series. More recently, fans have been inspired by ‘With Love, Meghan,’ with products from the new As Ever line consistently selling out in record time. We’re excited to continue our partnership with Archewell Productions and to entertain our members together.”
