Harry and Meghan renew Netflix deal with first look partnership

By Laura Elston, PA Court Correspondent

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed a new “multi-year, first look deal for film and television projects” with Netflix, the couple has announced.

Five years ago, Harry and Meghan secured a lucrative contract, thought to be worth more than $100 million with the streaming giant after quitting as senior working royals in 2020.

The renewed first look deal was described by the Sussexes as “extending their creative partnership”.

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.”

Their new output will include a second season of the duchess’s With Love Meghan lifestyle show later this month, as well as a holiday Christmas special in December.

Archewell Productions is also working on Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within – a documentary about 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.