Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Producing a Netflix Romance Film, The Wedding Date
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are continuing to expand their creative footprint in Hollywood. According to DEADLINE, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are attached as producers on a new Netflix feature film adaptation of the bestselling romance novel The Wedding Date, marking another step forward in their evolving partnership with the streaming giant.
The project is currently in early development at Netflix and will be produced through the couple’s production company, Archewell Productions. While no release date or casting details have been announced, the film represents the second move for the Sussexes into scripted, fictional storytelling, following a slate that has so far leaned heavily toward documentaries and unscripted content.
What Is The Wedding Date About?
The Wedding Date is based on the popular romance novel by Jasmine Guillory, which centres on a chance meeting between two strangers that leads to an unexpected agreement: one becomes the other’s date to a wedding. What begins as a practical arrangement gradually develops into an emotional and romantic connection, blending humour, chemistry, and modern relationship dynamics; elements that have made the book a favourite among romance readers.
The screenplay is being adapted by Tracy Oliver, best known for her work on Girls Trip, Harlem and the First Wives Club. Her involvement suggests the film will aim for broad appeal while maintaining the warmth and wit that made the original novel successful.
A Strategic Evolution for Archewell Productions
Since signing their original deal with Netflix, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have focused largely on non-fiction, documentary, and lifestyle-led projects.The Wedding Date signals an evolution in that strategy, showing a willingness to move into mainstream scripted entertainment and genre storytelling.
Notably, the film’s development also highlights how the Sussexes' new Netflix first-look deal is functioning. While some observers initially framed the transition from an exclusive overall deal to a first-look arrangement as a step down, projects like this suggest the opposite.
By attaching themselves as producers to a romantic feature film, a genre that consistently performs well on streaming platforms, the Sussexes demonstrate that the updated partnership enables them to explore a broader range of formats and genres. Rather than limiting opportunities, the first-look structure seems to allow Archewell Productions to be more selective and strategic, expanding into areas that feel both commercially viable and creatively aligned.
What We Know So Far:
- The film is in development at Netflix
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are attached as producers alongside Tracy Ryerson
- Tracy Oliver is adapting the screenplay
- No casting, director, or release timeline has been confirmed
As with many early-stage projects, further details are expected to emerge as development progresses.
What’s Next?
While viewers will have to wait for casting announcements and a release date, The Wedding Date adds to a growing slate of projects emerging under Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix partnership. As development continues, the film will likely attract attention both for its storyline and for what it represents about the Sussexes’ evolving role in the entertainment landscape.
The project sits alongside other adaptations and productions currently linked to Archewell Productions, including the previously announced film adaptation of Meet Me at the Lake, a bestseller by Carley Fortune, and a forthcoming documentary, Cookie Queens. Taken together, these projects highlight the breadth of genres the Sussexes are now exploring - from romantic fiction to documentary storytelling.