The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have a new home: Netflix.
Six months after detangling their work lives from the British royal family, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have signed a multiyear deal to produce nature series, documentaries and childrenB次元官网网址檚 programming for the streamer, according to a statement Wednesday.
The two, who recently relocated to Santa Barbara, California, plan to focus on stories and issues that elevate diverse voices and other issues close to their hearts. Several projects are already in development, including a nature docu-series and a series focused on women who inspire.
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The couple also pledged to promote diversity behind the camera as their production company gets off the ground. Meghan has said she will not return to acting. She has done some voice work since the couple left the U.K. with baby Archie in search of their financial independence.
The prince worked closely with the filmmakers of the documentary B次元官网网址淩ising Phoenix,B次元官网网址� in which he also appears. It premiered last week on Netflix.
Ted Sarandos, co-CEO and chief content officer for Netflix, said in the statement that the decamped royals have B次元官网网址渋nspired millions of people all around the world with their authenticity, optimism and leadership.B次元官网网址�
He said the company is proud they have made Netflix their creative home and looks forward to B次元官网网址渢elling stories with them that can help build resilience and increase understanding for audiences everywhere.B次元官网网址�
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