Prince Harry and Meghan Markle lose another Archewell staff member in latest blow to business

See more of our coverage in your search results. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle lost another top staff member at their Archewell Productions. Chanel Pysnik is leaving the company after serving as Head of Nonfiction, Film & TV for the past five and a half years, Deadline reported. “Chanel was one of our very first hires at Archewell Productions and spearheaded the strategic framework for our unscripted endeavors,” the Sussexes said in a statement to the outlet on Tuesday. Chanel Pysnik (seen here at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival) is leaving Archewell Productions. Getty Images She served as Head of Nonfiction, Film & TV for the past five and a half years at Harry and Markle’s production company. Archewell Foundation via Getty Images “She brought not only her expertise into the process but also led with her heart in telling beautiful stories,” the couple continued. “Many successful productions later, her impact and legacy at Archewell is to be celebrated. We are both championing her as she embarks on this next chapter.” Pysnik executive produced numerous Archewell projects, including the 2022 docuseries “Harry & Meghan,” where the couple took aim at Harry’s estranged family, and Markle’s lifestyle series, “With Love, Meghan,” which was canceled after two seasons in January. She also produced Harry’s “Polo” and “Heart of Invictus,” and the couple’s documentary “Cookie Queens,” which bombed at the box office. Chanel Pysnik with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 25. She executive produced several Archewell projects. Getty Images Pysnik told Deadline it was “an honor to build Archewell Productions alongside Harry and Meghan for nearly six years.” Archewell Productions In a statement to Deadline, Pysnik called it “an honor to build Archewell Productions alongside Harry and Meghan for nearly six years.” “Together, we have produced work that has broken records, earned awards and screened at prestigious film festivals, while reaching audiences around the world and contributing to important cultural conversations,” she said. Pysnik gushed she’s “incredibly proud of what we have accomplished,” and thanked Harry, 42, and Markle, 45, “for their trust and the opportunity to lead Archewell Productions through such a defining period.” Page Six has reached out to Harry and Markle’s reps for comment. The Sussexes (seen here) told Deadline they are “championing” Pysnik after her exit from their company. Getty Images “She brought not only her expertise into the process but also led with her heart in telling beautiful stories,” the couple said about their ex-employee. BACKGRID Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! The Sussexes launched Archewell Productions in 2020 after stepping back from their roles as senior working members of the royal family. They produced several projects for Netflix, but their partnership with the streaming service has faced scrutiny amid reports of behind-the-scenes tensions and questions about their projects. In March, Page Six reported two of the couple’s highly anticipated Netflix movie projects were stuck in limbo. Last month, Page Six learned that Archewell quietly cut staff, leaving the company with just a handful of employees at its Raleigh Studios offices in Los Angeles. Our insider clarified that the staffing reductions affected production crews hired for projects like “With Love, Meghan,” and “Harry & Meghan” — not full-time employees of Archewell Productions. Markle (seen here) and Harry launched Archewell Productions in 2020. JAKE ROSENBERG/NETFLIX In March, Page Six reported that two of Archewell’s Netflix movie projects were stuck in limbo. Stephen Yang for NY Post Markle and Harry’s Hollywood ambitions have been further questioned after they moved back to the UK with their two children in August. Harry claimed the reason for the move was so Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, could be in a British school. The “Spare” author also said he moved to be “closer” to his family. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. 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