Archewell Productions Scales Back Staff Amid Hollywood Challenges

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reduced the staff at their Archewell Productions company, a move that comes as their Hollywood ventures face ongoing challenges. A source told Page Six that the company has cut staff over the last 12 to 18 months, leaving Archewell Productions with only a handful of employees at its Los Angeles offices.

The reductions primarily affected production crews hired for specific projects, rather than full-time employees of Archewell Productions. Despite the downsizing, the company maintains its Hollywood office, with employees continuing to work from the location.

The staffing changes occur amidst increased scrutiny of the Sussexes' Hollywood ambitions and their business relationship with Netflix. Archewell Productions was launched in 2020 following the couple's decision to step back from royal duties. The company has produced several projects for Netflix, including the 2022 docuseries "Harry & Meghan" and Markle's lifestyle series "With Love, Meghan."

"Harry & Meghan" was released as a six-part limited series. "With Love, Meghan" has not been renewed for a third season, though future specials have not been ruled out.

The partnership with Netflix has reportedly faced strain, with Variety reporting in March that Archewell Productions had struggled to deliver successful programming. Earlier reports also indicated that two of the couple's anticipated Netflix movie projects were in limbo, raising questions about the future of their deal with the streaming service.

These developments at Archewell Productions follow earlier staff reductions at the couple's charitable organization, Archewell Philanthropies. In December 2025, three employees were let go from the foundation as part of a restructuring aimed at reducing operating costs. At the time, a spokesperson acknowledged that staffing cuts were