Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be bringing more film and TV content to Netflix subscribers.
On Monday, Aug. 11, the streaming giant and the couple’s media company, Archewell Productions, announced they’ve signed a new multiyear, first-look deal covering all of Harry and Meghan’s film and television projects.
A first-look deal is an agreement that gives said studio the rights to review and potentially acquire new projects. If the studio doesn’t want to buy the concept, the production company can shop it to others.
Per Netflix, the extended agreement includes season 2 of With Love, Meghan; a special holiday episode of the lifestyle and cooking show; a feature film titled Meet Me at the Lake; a documentary short on Uganda’s Masaka region; and new As Ever products.
“We’re proud to extend our partnership with Netflix and expand our work together to include the As ever brand,” Meghan 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,” she added.
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Netflix began its partnership with Archewell in 2020. To date, the production banner has released the docuseries Polo; as well as With Love, Meghan; Heart of Invictus; Harry & Meghan and Live to Lead. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex and Netflix have also partnered on her lifestyle brand, As ever.
“Harry and Meghan are influential voices whose stories resonate with audiences everywhere,” said Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s chief content officer. “We’re excited to continue our partnership with Archewell Productions and to entertain our members together.”
While the docuseries Polo had limited appeal, Harry & Meghan was a big hit. According to Netflix, it’s been viewed 23.4 million times, making it the platform’s fifth most popular docuseries of all time.
Meanwhile, the cooking and lifestyle show With Love, Meghan reached the streamer’s Top 10 lists in 24 countries. The series has so far garnered 5.3 million views.
Below are details on Archewell’s upcoming projects as provided by Netflix:
With Love, Meghan
Season 2 debuts later this month
Meghan returns with a fun and heartwarming new season, welcoming celebrity chefs, talented artists, and beloved friends for hands-on adventures filled with laughter and discovery. From playful cooking challenges to DIY projects, Meghan and her guests explore bold flavors, experiment with new techniques, and discover simple ways to add beauty to everyday life. It’s all about embracing playfulness over perfection and finding joy in creating together.
With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration
A special holiday episode premiering this December. Join Meghan in Montecito for a magical holiday celebration. 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.
Meet Me at the Lake
A romance feature film adaptation of the bestselling novel of the same name from Canadian writer and journalist Carley Fortune.
Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within
A new documentary short from Campfire Studios in Association with Wontanara Productions and Archewell.
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 documentary 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. Directors are David Vieira Lopez and Moses Bwayo.
As Ever, Meghan’s lifestyle brand
Launched in April, the brand was developed in partnership with Netflix and will continue expanding into new product categories with new items continuing to be released throughout the remainder of the year. For more information visit asever.com.
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