It has been confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have signed a brand new deal with streaming platform Netflix, which will be a “multi-year, first look deal” for film and TV projects
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have extended their deal with Netflix, the couple has announced.
The pair have signed a “multi-year, first look deal for film and television projects” through Archewell Productions. Five years ago, Harry and Meghan secured the lucrative contract, thought to be worth more than 100 million dollars (£74 million), with Netflix after quitting as senior working royals in 2020.
Their controversial docuseries, in which they were highly critical of the Royal Family, has been among the streaming platform’s most watched documentary of all time. However, other projects, such as Harry’s series on Polo, have failed to bring in the same viewers.
However, today, both the Duke and Duchess of Sussex along with Netflix, revealed that the partnership will continue and detailed some of the upcoming projects that are set to hit the streaming platform soon – including a second series of Meghan’s lifestyle show With Love, Meghan, which will drop later this month.
Meghan said: “We’re proud to extend our partnership with Netflix and expand our work together to include the As ever brand. 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.”
Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, said: “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.”
With Love, Meghan season two will hit screens in just a matter of weeks with Netflix saying “Meghan and her guests explore bold flavors, experiment with new techniques, and discover simple ways to add beauty to everyday life”.
In addition, it say With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration will also hit the streaming service this December with a special holiday themed episode.
Meanwhile, it is believed both Meghan and Harry will appear in a short documentary film they are executive producers on called Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within, which is set to air later this year.
The documentary will shine a light on orphaned children in Uganda’s Masaka region, where the “shadows of the HIV/Aids crisis linger”.
There is also “active development” on other projects with Netflix which “span a variety of content genres”, including a feature adaptation of the bestselling romantic novel by Carley Fortune, Meet Me At The Lake.
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