Overview
- The docuseries follows Princess Märtha Louise of Norway and Durek Verrett in the lead-up to their August 2024 wedding, including wedding planning and spiritual practice.
- In the trailer, Verrett says it is not easy being the first Black man marrying into a European royal family and notes hostility from the press.
- Rebecca Chaiklin, known for Tiger King, directs the series, with production by Chaiklin, Chris Smith and Stacy Smith.
- Märtha Louise renounced official royal duties in 2022 to separate her business and spiritual work from the monarchy, a backdrop cited in the film’s themes.
- The wedding drew senior members of Norway’s royal family, including King Harald, Queen Sonja and Crown Prince Haakon, and Netflix confirmed the series will debut September 16.