THE Sussexes close pal Omid Scobie has hinted the couple could have plans to make a movie in the pipeline as they aim to conquer the US.
Former actress Meghan Markle could be brushing up Prince Harry’s stage skills as the Finding Freedom author thinks it is “only a matter of time before it comes to life”.
As the Duke and Duchess continue to form strong relationships amongst LA’s elite, it seems they could be broadening their horizons after stepping back from the Royal family by planning to appear on the big screen.
Scobie revealed on the Royally Obsessed podcast: “I had a very interesting conversation with some executives at Netflix recently. I was trying my best to get a little bit on the Sussexes.
“All that was said to me was ‘oh man, you don’t even know the half of what they’re working on. They are aiming so high’.
“So I think the one thing that may surprise us at one point – and I don’t know when this will be – and this is just my own guess really… I think this is when we’re going to hear some sort of movie announcement.”
Meghan already has a wealth of acting experience under her belt – with roles in CSI, 90210, and Get Him to the Greek, before she landed her pivotal gig in US legal drama, Suits, in 2011.
Although Harry’s past experience is more combat than celebrity, the 36-year old is more than comfortable in front of a camera.
The Sussexes beloved Archewell organisation also boasts a production company branch, which could provide them with the tools and knowledge to bring their own visions to life.
Not to mention Meg and Harry’s £112 million deal with streaming giants Netflix, who could provide the perfect platform to showcase their ideas.
“It’s only a matter of time before they’ve acquired the rights to a really incredible story, that they’re able to bring to life through a movie or a television drama,” Scobie continued.
“We’ve heard a lot about the non-scripted work that they’re doing. There is that whole side of the production company that is scripted. So it’s only a matter of time before we actually see that come to life.
“I think that that’s really exciting because it’s a side of them that we’ve never seen or heard of before, but also one that we know they’re both eager to get into.
“So being able to step into Hollywood a bit but trying to do it in the way – as they were describing – a much more impactful and socially conscious way – that’s going to be really interesting.”
The Sussexes have already signed a multi-year deal to produce nature series, documentaries and children’s programming for Netflix, but it seems they could be stepping in front of the cameras some time soon.
Their first project was a documentary focusing on Prince Harry’s treasured Invictus Games.
The Duke took on the role as executive producer while Archewell Productions worked with director Orlando von Einsiedel and producer Joanna Natasegara on the series, which followed both the athletes and organisers as they prepare for the Games.
He previously claimed that he had to sign the deal with Netflix and a £30m contract with Spotify because he he’d been effectively “cut off” by the Royal Family when he and Meghan stepped away.
In the explosive sitdown with chat show host Oprah, he said: “We didn’t have a plan.
“That was suggested by somebody else by the point of where my family literally cut me off financially, and I had to afford security for us.”
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