Meghan Markle Explores New Media Ventures With Oprah’s Longtime Producer
Meghan Markle was spotted dining with veteran TV producer Terry Wood, fueling speculation that the Duchess of Sussex may be planning a return to Hollywood. Wood is the executive producer of Harpo Productions, an Oprah Winfrey media company, and has a long history of high-profile collaborations under his belt.
Looking effortlessly chic in grey tones, Meghan met Wood at a Los Angeles restaurant for what appeared to be a business meeting over dinner. The relaxed atmosphere likely encouraged an open and insightful discussion between the two media powerhouses.
As Executive Vice President of Harpo Productions for over 20 years, Wood has produced iconic Oprah interviews and programs like “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” and “Oprah’s Master Class.” Most recently, he worked on Prince Harry and Oprah’s mental health docuseries “The Me You Can’t See” as well as the Sussexes’ headline-making March 2021 interview.
Meghan’s dinner with the seasoned TV expert hints that the Duchess may be exploring new on-screen ventures. Harpo Productions specializes in emotionally compelling stories that resonate with worldwide audiences. With her poise and communications expertise, Meghan would be well-suited to spearhead her show or docuseries under their banner.
This seeming career move coincides with Meghan’s recent partnership announcement with the women-led podcast network Lemonade. In addition to re-releasing her Spotify podcast “Archetypes,” she will also launch a new Lemonade podcast later this year.
In a statement, Meghan said: “Being able to support a female-founded company with a roster of thought-provoking and highly entertaining podcasts is a fantastic way to kick off 2024. Our plan to re-release Archetypes so that more people can now have access to it, as well as launching a dynamic new podcast are well in the works.”
With ventures in both the podcast and potential TV spheres, Meghan appears to be staging a significant return to Hollywood on her terms. By aligning with influential female media pioneers like Oprah and Lemonade, she can produce content that fits her vision and makes a cultural impact.
Whether through an empowering talk show or an eye-opening documentary, Meghan now has endless possibilities to make her mark as a producer, host, and media mogul. Her passion for uplifting stories and ability to instantly captivate audiences ensures that any new project will connect with people worldwide.