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King Charles III and Idris Elba are set to star in a yet-to-be-titled Netflix documentary film exploring the impact the King’s Trust as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Luther star Idris Elbawas famousl given an arts grant from the Prince’s Trust, as it was known before the monarch’s coronation in 2023, which helped the actor continue to study.
The documentary, which begins filming next week and will launch on Netflix in Autumn 2026, is produced by 22 Summers, a production company founded by Idris Elba and Diene Petterle. Award-winning director Ashley Francis-Roy will head up the film.
Alongside Petterle, the other executive producers are Jonathan Smith and Eva Omaghomi. The showrunner is Clare Bradbury. It will also feature many people who have benefitted from the Trust over the years.
In a statement shared by Netflix, Elba said: “The King’s Trust gave me an opportunity that changed my life. At a time when I didn’t have the resources to pursue my ambitions, they offered real, practical support — including financial help — that helped me take those first steps to advance my career.”
He continued: “Today, through the Elba Hope Foundation, I’m focused on creating those same opportunities for young people who are full of potential but lacking access. Around the world, millions are still waiting for that one door to open. This documentary is about shining a light on what’s possible when it does — and why the work of The King’s Trust remains so important.”
The news comes just months after the King’s youngest son, Prince Harry, did an explosive interview with BBC detailing the pair’s disintigrating relationship and his hopes for a reconcilliation. Harry made several bombshell comments during BBC chat after his appeal against a decision to downgrade his UK security failed.
The Duke of Sussex’s high-level police protection was removed by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (Ravec) after he and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and moved to the US.
The 40-year-old challenged the move in a long-running battle through the courts, but when it was rejected by the Court of Appeal he immediately gave an interview to the BBC blasting the decision. He urged Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to intervene and said his father, King Charles, would not speak to him over the furore. However, the Duke also said he wanted reconciliation with his family.
Although Harry and Meghan released their tell-all docu-series on Netflix back in 2022, this new film marks the very first time an active member of the Royal Family will officially feature on the streaming giant.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a lucrative £80million deal with Netflix shortly after they quit their royal duties back in 2020.
Since then, they have released five projects: Harry & Meghan, Live to Lead, Heart of Invictus, Polo, and most recently, Love, Meghan. However, apart from their bombshell docuseries and Meghan’s lifestyle show, their projects have not been particularly successful with the streaming giant, failing to climb to the Top 10.
Now, as their deal is about to end later in 2025, insiders suggested that the streaming giant will have to make a tough decision about the future with the Montecito couple.
The series Harry & Meghan only had one season, while Meghan’s lifestyle show, With Love, has been renewed for a second season, despite being savaged by critics, and is expected to drop this autumn.
Neither the Duke and Duchess of Sussex nor Netflix have commented on whether the deal will get renewed however, earlier this year, Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said she is “excited” for what’s to come from the Montecito couple.
Speaking to the Mail before the duchess’s show’s launch, Ms Bajaria revealed the company will stand by Harry and Meghan and added that the duchess’s new show will be a major hit.
She said: “We have Meghan’s new show coming out, which is great.
“It is such a great take on a lifestyle show and showcase for California, Montecito and nature. It really has great takeaways.
“I was like ‘oh my God, I want to really do that pasta.’ There’s really easy great takeaways on life. I am really excited about that coming out.”
