Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Reveal Their First Netflix Production
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have just announced their first Netflix production, Heart of Invictus, a docu-series from their production company Archewell Productions. The series will follow veterans from around the world who live with serious disabilities, illnesses, or injuries. It’ll document their journey to the Invictus Games The Hague 2020, now set for 2022.
Back in 2014, Prince Harry founded The Invictus Games. He wanted to provide injured service members with a chance to participate in various athletic events and competitions. As a military veteran himself, Prince Harry has made a mission of to giving back to others who have served.
Markle and Prince Harry first announced their multi-year production deal with Netflix back in September. It includes documentaries, docu-series, feature films, scripted shows, and children’s programming all produced by Archewell Productions.
The Royals discussed their future plans and production goals during last month’s tell-all interview with Oprah. Archewell’s projects will center around acts of service and compassion along with sharing inspiring stories to bring about positive changes and make a difference.
Congratulations on hiring two amazing ambassadors for positive change in the world!! Harry and Meghan are inspirational! I can’t wait for everything they will create for Netflix. I got my subscription when I heard they had joined your ranks.👏👑👏👑
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Heart of Invictus will be directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, while Joanna Natasegara will be a producer. Both won an Oscar for their 2016 short film The White Helmets. The docu-series will provide funding for The Invictus Games Foundation, which will also partner in the production.
Both Netflix and Prince Harry are eager to work on the project. “I couldn’t be more excited for the journey ahead or prouder of the Invictus community for continuously inspiring global healing, human potential, and continued service,” Prince Harry revealed in a recent statement.
I’m so happy for Harry & Meghan! They will do really amazing things through Archewell! I can’t wait for the #InvictusGames docuseries on Netflix! It’s going to be so inspiring! The power of the human spirit! 🙌 #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #Netflix
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Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, also expressed his excitement about working with the Royal couple. “From the moment I met them, it’s been clear that the Invictus Games hold a very special place in their hearts, and I couldn’t be happier that their first series for Netflix will showcase that for the world in a way never seen before,” he said.
The games will take place next Spring in The Netherlands. Along with producing, both Markle and Prince Harry will also appear on camera in Heart of Invictus. Visit the Invictus Games Foundation’s site to read up on their mission and ways to help. Also, be sure to learn more about Archewell Productions and their cause-driven work.
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