Archewell Productions head of nonfiction Chanel Pysnik departs

Chanel Pysnik, the head of nonfiction, film, and TV for Archewell Productions, has resigned from her position after more than five years with the company. Pysnik joined the production firm founded by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2021, shortly after the couple secured a major deal with Netflix.

During her tenure, Pysnik served as an executive producer on several high-profile projects, including the Netflix documentary Harry & Meghan, the Emmy-nominated lifestyle show With Love, Meghan, and the feature documentary Cookie Queens. Other projects she worked on include Heart of Invictus, Polo, Live to Lead, and the short film Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within.

In a joint statement, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle praised Pysnik, noting that she spearheaded the strategic framework for their unscripted endeavors and brought significant expertise to the company. Pysnik stated that it had been an honor to build the production company alongside the couple and noted the global impact of their award-winning work. No immediate replacement has been announced.