Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are diving into a brand-new project with Netflix, just months after signing their refreshed first-look deal with the streaming giant.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are producing a film adaptation of The Wedding Date, a bestselling romance novel by Jasmine Guillory.
Originally published in 2018, the book is the first in a six-part series.
A Star-Studded Creative Team
The adaptation is being scripted by Tracy Oliver, known for the hit 2017 comedy Girls Trip.
Harry and Meghan are producing the project through their Archewell Productions banner, collaborating with Tracy Ryerson, who also worked on the 2023 movie The Senior.
The story centers on Alexa Monroe, who reluctantly agrees to accompany a stranger, Drew Nichols, to a wedding after they get stuck in an elevator together.
What starts as a last-minute, fake date could turn into something more, blending humor, romance, and heartfelt moments.
A Busy Year for Archewell on Screen
This announcement comes hot on the heels of several other Archewell projects.
Just two weeks ago, Meghan’s Christmas special, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, premiered on Netflix.
The festive episode showcased the UK tradition of pulling Christmas crackers, with Meghan even slipping a love note for Harry inside hers.
Critics were less than kind about the holiday special, with one review jokingly recommending viewers take anti-nausea precautions before watching.
The Netflix Journey Continues
The Sussexes first secured a landmark Netflix deal in 2020, reportedly worth over $100 million, following their exit as senior working royals.
Since then, they’ve produced documentaries, specials, and films under the streaming service, including Harry & Meghan, which remains Netflix’s most-watched documentary debut.
Their output also includes Live to Lead (2022), Heart of Invictus (2023), Polo (2024), Masaka Kids: A Rhythm Within (2025), and the Christmas special.
Rumors suggest other projects are in development, such as a feature adaptation of Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune.
Hits, Misses, and Media Moves
Harry & Meghan was a huge hit, drawing 23.4 million views and ranking as Netflix’s fifth most popular documentary series ever.
Meghan has also leveraged her partnership with Netflix for her As Ever lifestyle brand, which offers flower sprinkles, baking kits, and jam.
Not every media venture has been smooth sailing.
Their Spotify deal, which included Meghan’s podcast Archetypes, ended after one season in 2023, with executives reportedly labeling the couple “grifters.”
Despite this, Harry and Meghan continue to forge a high-profile path in the entertainment world, balancing high-stakes deals with projects that reflect their interests and vision.
What’s Next for the Sussexes
From royal life to Netflix romance films, the Sussexes are showing no signs of slowing down.
With multiple projects in the works across documentaries, lifestyle shows, and now scripted features, fans can expect Harry and Meghan to remain central figures in both entertainment headlines and streaming screens for years to come.
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