Harry & Meghan's Netflix Projects Stuck?

The creative partnership between Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and Netflix is reportedly facing challenges, with several projects stalled. Their production company, Archewell Productions, has two major film adaptations in development: 'Meet Me at the Lake,' based on Carley Fortune's novel, for which Netflix paid $3 million, and 'The Wedding Date,' based on Jasmine Guillory's book. Both projects, announced in August 2023 and September respectively, are still listed as in development, with insiders questioning the slow progress and lack of director or cast hires, particularly for 'Meet Me at the Lake.'

Adding to the concerns, their documentary 'Cookie Queen,' which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2026, has not yet been acquired by a distributor or streamer. While their docuseries 'Harry & Meghan' was a success, other ventures have seen mixed results, including the cancellation of 'With Love, Meghan' due to low ratings. Despite these setbacks, sources close to Archewell maintain that multiple projects are progressing through the normal creative process and that the relationship with Netflix remains positive and collaborative.

Industry insiders suggest that without tangible content being released soon, renewal of their multi-year, first-look deal with Netflix is uncertain. The couple's ability to deliver successful projects is seen as crucial for their continued partnership with the streamer. The status of 'Meet Me at the Lake' and 'The Wedding Date' remains in development, with the outcome of their relationship with Netflix hinging on future releases.