Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have recently acquired the screen rights to the bestselling novel “Meet Me at the Lake” by Carley Fortune. This purchase marks their latest venture in Hollywood after facing several unsuccessful production attempts. The novel, which gained popularity and spent six weeks on The New York Times bestsellers list since its release in May, centers around a woman in her thirties who experiences the loss of her mother in a car accident and embarks on a love story. Exploring themes of childhood trauma, mental health challenges, and post-natal depression, the book resonates with Harry’s own experiences as his mother, Princess Diana, tragically passed away in a car crash in 1997. Coincidentally, Harry and Markle met in their thirties while Markle was filming the TV series “Suits” in Canada.
According to sources, the couple’s deal with Penguin Random House for the screen rights of “Meet Me at the Lake” may have cost approximately $4 million. This new project follows their 2022 Netflix docuseries “Harry & Meghan,” which delved into their love story and the struggles they faced within the royal family. Additionally, Harry released his memoir titled “Spare” earlier this year, further showcasing their creative endeavors.
The decision to adapt “Meet Me at the Lake” was driven by the captivating themes resonating with the couple. An insider reveals, “The themes of the book gripped the couple, and it was chosen for their first adaptation with Netflix.” It seems that the plot of the book aligns with their own personal experiences, creating an even stronger connection between the story and their lives.
Since signing a lucrative $100 million deal with Netflix in 2020, Harry and Markle have been expected to produce various content, including documentaries, films, children’s shows, and docuseries. However, many of their ideas have not yet come to fruition. While “Meet Me at the Lake” may not be their only project in the works with Netflix, rumors suggest that Harry is also planning to embark on a documentary project in Africa. Further details about this potential documentary remain unknown.
It’s worth noting that the couple has faced some setbacks in their careers recently. Despite signing a $20 million deal with Spotify in 2020, they were let go from the platform after producing only one podcast series, titled “Archetypes,” which did not receive a renewal for a second season. In addition, rumors circulated that Markle was in talks for a significant deal with Dior, but these claims were quickly refuted by a source from the fashion house.
As of now, there has been no official comment from the representatives of Markle, Harry, Fortune, or Penguin Random House regarding this new project.
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