Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Produce Rom-Com ‘The Wedding Date’
Meta description: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are developing their first scripted feature film, The Wedding Date, for Netflix under their Archewell Productions deal. The rom-com is based on Jasmine Guillory’s bestselling novel.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expanding their Hollywood footprint with a new scripted romantic comedy titled The Wedding Date, produced through their Archewell Productions banner and set to debut on Netflix.
The project marks the Sussexes’ first major move into scripted feature films as part of their multi-year, first-look agreement with Netflix. Until now, the couple’s production efforts have largely centered on documentaries and lifestyle programming.
Based on The Wedding Date, the 2018 bestselling novel by Jasmine Guillory, the story follows Alexa Monroe, a driven and successful businesswoman who meets a charming stranger after the two become stranded in an elevator. A spontaneous decision to attend a wedding together sparks an unexpected romance filled with humor, chemistry, and emotional growth.
Acclaimed screenwriter Tracy Oliver, best known for her work on the hit comedy Girls Trip, has been tapped to write the screenplay, bringing her distinctive voice and comedic sensibility to the adaptation.
Meghan Markle will serve as a producer on the film but is not expected to appear on screen. This comes despite her recent return to acting in the project Close Personal Friends. Prince Harry is also involved through Archewell Productions.
The move into narrative filmmaking signals a strategic evolution for the Sussexes as they continue to build a diverse entertainment portfolio in Hollywood. While an official release date for The Wedding Date has not yet been announced, additional details regarding casting and production timelines are expected to be revealed in the coming months.
With a popular source novel, a proven comedy writer, and Netflix backing the release, The Wedding Date is already generating buzz as one of the most anticipated romantic comedies in the streaming pipeline.
