Netflix 'Heart of Invictus': Air time, how to live stream, trailer and all you need to know about Harry and Meghan Markle’s docuseries
Since signing their deal with Netflix last fall, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to work on their first project with the giant streaming service through Archewell Productions. 'Heart of Invictus,' a docuseries on the Invictus Games, a sports competition Harry founded, will be directed by Oscar-winning team, director Orlando von Einsiedel and producer Joanna Natasegara.
The deal the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have with Netflix also covers films, scripted TV series and shows for children, in addition to documentaries. As per the mission statement, Archewell Productions wants to produce projects that “embrace our shared humanity and duty to truth through a compassionate lens." Harry himself will be part of the upcoming docuseries. Read on to know all about the release of 'Heart of Invictus.'
RELATED ARTICLES
Harry and Meghan labeled 'most despicable couple' for canceling Invictus Games fundraiser after Netflix deal
Netflix chief confirms interest in working with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: 'Who wouldn't be?'
Release date
There is no official release date for 'Heart of Invictus.' Stay tuned for updates.
Air time and how to live stream
Netflix usually releases new productions at midnight PT. When the release date is announced, we would assume that's the time it would drop. One can subscribe to Netflix with three different plans, Basic at $8.99, Standard at $13.99 and Premium at $17.00, all monthly. Plans can be changed or canceled online at any time. Stay tuned for updates on what time 'Heart of Invictus' will release.
Plot
As per Variety, 'Heart of Invictus' "will follow a group of international competitors, all service members who experienced life-changing injuries or illnesses on the road to the Invictus Games The Hague 2020, though the competition will now take place in 2022. The series will document their training and reveal their compelling life stories, as well as follow the Games’ organizers as they partner with each nation’s team to support their athletes."
“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,” Prince Harry said. "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.”
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."
Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO and Chief Content Officer, Netflix, also spoke of the production saying, "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."
Cast
Besides Harry, the cast of the series hasn't been released. Stay tuned for updates.
Creators
Orlando von Einsiedel serves as director and Joanna Natasegara serves as producer. Harry will also be executive producing the series along with The Invictus Games Foundation.
Trailer
A trailer for 'Heart of Invictus' is yet to be released, stay tuned for updates.
Where to watch
'Heart of Invictus' will release on Netflix.
If you like this, you'll love these
'Crip Camp'
'Vision Portraits'
'Unrest'
'When I Walk'
'Who Am I To Stop It'