Meghan Markle has made her return to Hollywood more permanent by signing with WME, a talent agency that represents high-profile celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson. Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel, Brad Slater, and Jill Smoller will represent the Duchess of Sussex, as well as Archewell, the media company that she and her husband, Prince Harry, founded.
While Markle began her Hollywood career as an actress, most notably in the TV series Suits, her focus has shifted to film and TV series development and production, as well as business and brand partnerships. Since moving to California after stepping down from their positions within the British royal family, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have set up several lucrative partnerships under their Archewell banner.
In September 2020, Archewell Productions signed a multiyear deal with Netflix, under which their docuseries Harry & Meghan was released. The series followed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s courtship and their decision to leave the royal family and move to California. According to Netflix, the series earned 81.55 million viewing hours globally within its first four days of release.
Archewell’s next project to hit the service will be Heart of Invictus, a docuseries following competing athletes as they prepare for Prince Harry’s Invictus Games. However, in recent cutbacks, the streamers stopped development on a planned animated children’s series, Pearl, from Markle and Archewell.
In addition to their partnership with Netflix, Archewell also signed a deal with Spotify in 2020, with Markle’s Archetypes podcast being released by the audio giant last year. The podcast features conversations with a diverse group of people who are creating positive change in their communities.
Markle’s move to sign with WME signals a continuation of her and Prince Harry’s efforts to use their platform to make a positive impact on the world. Archewell’s focus on film and TV production, as well as partnerships with major media companies, allows them to share their message with a wider audience and make a greater impact on important issues.
Markle has been a vocal advocate for a variety of causes throughout her career, including gender equality, racial justice, and mental health awareness. Archewell has similarly focused on these issues, with their partnership with Spotify featuring discussions on mental health and the importance of community.
Overall, Markle’s signing with WME is a significant step in her and Prince Harry’s efforts to use their platform to create positive change. Through Archewell, they have the ability to share their message with a global audience and work towards a better future for all.