Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Produce "Meet Me at the Lake" Netflix Adaptation
So, guess what? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's production company, Archewell Films, just snagged the movie rights to Carley Fortune's novel "Meet Me at the Lake." The author spilled the beans on August 7th through an Instagram post, saying, "I never thought I'd be making this announcement, but since I am, it feels fitting that I'm doing it from the cottage where it all began. I’m thrilled to confirm that I’m teaming up with Netflix and Archewell productions on the adaption of Meet Me at the Lake. Will and Fern’s love story is dear to my heart, and I can’t imagine a more perfect partnership. Writing this book was a tremendous personal challenge, and to see it recognized in this way is truly incredible."
Development of the script likely won’t start until the Writers Guild of America strike is resolved. But for now, we can have fun guessing at casting!
Although a romance, "Meet Me at the Lake", dives into some heavy stuff like mental health struggles, postpartum issues, and the aftermath of grief in a car accident. These are all topics Harry and Meghan have been really open about before. Both of them have spoken about their own mental health journeys.
The novel tells the story of Will and Fern, who happen to spend one day together in Toronto. They plan to meet up a year later, but Will doesn't show — though when they cross paths years down the line, secrets about their pasts start coming to the fore.
So, this flick they're cooking up is part of Harry and Meghan's ongoing Netflix deal, which includes 2022's three-part docuseries "Harry & Meghan" and Harry's forthcoming "Heart of Invictus" docuseries.
