Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to produce a romantic comedy film for Netflix, adapting Jasmine Guillory's 2018 novel The Wedding Date. The project, penned by screenwriter Tracy Oliver, marks another venture under their Archewell Productions banner as part of an extended partnership with the streaming service. Details on the cast and release remain under wraps.
The announcement of the film adaptation came via Deadline on December 16, highlighting the involvement of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in bringing Guillory's bestselling book to the screen. The novel, published in 2018—the same year as Harry and Meghan's wedding—centers on Alexa Monroe, a ambitious professional who gets trapped in an elevator with the charismatic Drew Nichols. Their chance meeting evolves into a pact to attend a wedding as dates, igniting a budding romance. Guillory has characterized the story as "fun and flirty," suggesting the movie will emphasize lighthearted chemistry.
Tracy Oliver, tasked with the screenplay, brings a proven track record to the production. She broke barriers as the first Black woman to pen a film grossing over $100 million worldwide with Girls Trip. Her credits also include Little and The Sun Is Also a Star, alongside the TV series Harlem. Oliver's upcoming slate features sequels to Girls Trip and The Blackening, plus Deck the Y'alls, starring Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain.
Harry and Meghan's role stems from their multi-year Netflix deal, renewed in August to encompass film, television, and Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand. Meghan shared her enthusiasm: "We're proud to extend our partnership with Netflix and expand our work together to include the As Ever brand. My husband and I feel inspired by our partners who work closely with us and our Archewell Productions team to create thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally, and celebrates our shared vision."
Since launching their collaboration in 2020, the couple has delivered varied content, from the record-breaking documentary series Harry & Meghan in 2022 to Heart of Invictus in 2023 and Polo in 2024. Meghan's With Love, Meghan has aired two seasons with a holiday special, while recent Archewell efforts include Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within and the Sundance-selected Cookie Queens, which draws from Meghan's Girl Scout background.
No casting or release information has been disclosed yet, leaving fans anticipating further updates on this promising rom-com.