Meghan Markle will soon start filming Netflix lifestyle series in quest to become next Martha Stewart

Meghan Markle is set to begin filming her new lifestyle Netflix series in the next few weeks as she continues to pursuit to become the next Martha Stewart.

Page Six has confirmed filming for the show is imminent and will tie into her newly launched lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.

A source told Daily Mail, who first reported the news, “The brand is meant to coincide with the launch of a new cookery show for Netflix. Meghan will be making, and selling, products such as jams. And at some point there will be a book and blog etc.”

Meghan Markle will begin filming her Netflix lifestyle series in the coming weeks. Getty Images The show will tie into her newly launched brand, American Riviera Orchard. Getty Images

Markle, 42, launched her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, with a slew of social media posts, a website and a vague promo video on Thursday.

A source previously told Page Six, who first broke the news of the show last month, that the new endeavor will center around her love for all things home, garden and food, and act as a revamp for her old blog, “The Tig.”

“She’s been working on this for over a year and it’s all the things that are close to her heart — all the things she’s passionate about,” an insider told us.

The Duchess of Sussex has not directly discussed her new brand, nor has she addressed the new Netflix show.

On Thursday, Markle launched her newest venture, a lifestyle brand called American Riviera Orchard. Getty Images The Duchess of Sussex shared the website, social media page and logo. American Riviera Orchard The promo video showed blurry images of Markle in her home. Instagram/@americanrivieraorchard

However, Netflix’s chief content officer confirmed that the duo had “a couple of unscripted things they’re working on” last month.

In 2020, Markle and Prince Harry, 39, signed a $100 million deal with Netflix that expires in 2025.

Page Six exclusively reported last month that Markle will use the last year of the contract to “take on” fellow iconic lifestyle gurus –– like Stewart, Ina Garten, Joanna Gaines and Gwyneth Paltrow.

“She’s been working on this for over a year and it’s all the things that are close to her heart — all the things she’s passionate about,” an insider told about the brand. Getty Images for Project Healthy Minds Page Six reported last month that Markle plans to “take on” fellow iconic lifestyle gurus –– like Stewart, Ina Garten, Joanna Gaines and Gwyneth Paltrow. Martha Stewart/Instagram

Sources also explained to us that their Netflix deal won’t be renewed after it expires, so Markle is trying to use the last of it to make her mark in the lifestyle industry.

“From what I understand, I think Meghan will take on Martha Stewart, Gwyneth Paltrow and Ina Garten and play them at their own game,” one insider told us.

Another source divulged that the show Markle may be working on is more of a cooking show that also involves fellow foodies and industry leaders.

Similar to the other lifestyle gurus (like Garten, pictured here), her new brand will center around food, her home and general lifestyle. Markle has yet to comment on her specific ventures relating to American Riviera Orchard. AFP via Getty Images

“This would not surprise me,” an insider told us before clarifying, “She would have to be relatable and natural, the way Drew Barrymore is, it can’t feel contrived or like she’s acting.”

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In addition to Markle’s new lifestyle show, Markle and Harry have also been working with the streaming service to make documentary in Africa and a film adaptation for the novel “Meet Me By the Lake.”

The former royals famously made headlines with their explosive documentary, “Harry & Meghan,” which aired in December 2022 and became one of Netflix’s highest streamed documentaries.

Prince Harry and Markle have been working with Netflix since signing their $100 million deal in 2020. Chris Jackson/Getty Images The couple released their successful documentary, “Harry & Meghan,” in 2022. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

“Look, both Meghan and Harry and Netflix got exactly what they wanted. It was a good deal for both of them, if you look at the success of the ‘Harry & Meghan’ documentary,” another source told us.

In the midst of Markle’s aim for Stewart status, she announced a new podcast in collaboration with Lemonada Media after parting ways with Spotify for her former podcast, “Archetypes.”

“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. I’m so eager to be able to share it soon, and am overjoyed to be joining the Lemonada family,” she said in a statement at the time.