Harry and Meghan announce first Netflix series after quitting as royals
The first Netflix series from Harry and Meghan’s Archewell foundation has been announced.
Named ‘Heart of Invictus’, the docu-series will follow competitors as they prepare for the 2022 Invictus games.
Prince Harry told Deadline: ‘Since the very first Invictus Games back in 2014, we knew that each competitor would contribute in their own exceptional way to a mosaic of resilience, determination, and resolve.
‘This series will give communities around the world a window into the moving and uplifting stories of these competitors on their path to the Netherlands next year. As Archewell Productions’ first series with Netflix, in partnership with the Invictus Games Foundation, I couldn’t be more excited for the journey ahead or prouder of the Invictus community for continuously inspiring global healing, human potential and continued service.’
Ted Sarandos, co-CEO and chief content officer with Netflix, said: ‘The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Archewell Productions team are building an ambitious slate that reflects the values and causes they hold dear.
‘From the moment I met them, it’s been clear that the Invictus Games hold a very special place in their hearts, and I couldn’t be happier that their first series for Netflix will showcase that for the world in a way never seen before.’
Netflix tweeted: ‘Incredibly exited to tell you about HEART OF INVICTUS – a new docu-series from Archewell Productions that reveals the human stories and resilient spirit behind the Invictus Games.’
Dominic Reid, Chief Executive of the Invictus Games Foundation, said: ‘We’re very excited about the opportunity to shine the global spotlight of Netflix on the men and women that we work with, in order to ensure that even more people can be inspired by their determination and fortitude in working towards their recovery.
‘This partnership will also bring in significant funding to the charity. We are extremely grateful to our Founding Patron for his continued efforts to support the military community, and for making this partnership happen.’
The next Invictus Games will take at The Hague in 2022, having been delayed from 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
All those competing are service members who have suffered life-changing injuries or illnesses.
The competition was founded by Prince Harry, who is now its patron.
The word ‘Invictus’ means ‘unconquered’ and is intended to embody ‘the fighting spirit of the wounded, injured and sick service personnel and what these tenacious men and women can achieve, post injury’.
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