Meghan Markle developing animated series for Netflix

The series centers on the adventures of a 12-year-old girl, who is inspired by a variety of influential women from history.

A new animated series titled 'Pearl' ( a working title) executive produced by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Archewell Productions is currently in development with Netflix.

According to Variety, the animated series co executive produced by David Furnish, will follow the adventures of a 12-year-old girl inspired by a variety of influential women from history. Amanda Rynda has been confirmed as the series' showrunner.

“Like many girls her age, our heroine Pearl is on a journey of self-discovery as she tries to overcome life’s daily challenges,” Markle said in a statement confirming the new production.

"I’m thrilled that Archewell Productions, partnered with the powerhouse platform of Netflix, and these incredible producers, will together bring you this new animated series, which celebrates extraordinary women throughout history. David Furnish and I have been eager to bring this special series to light, and I am delighted we are able to announce it today.”

'Pearl' will be the first animated series from Archewell Production's multimillion deal with Netflix to produce documentaries, feature films, scripted television shows and children series.

The production company co-owned by Harry and Markle is also developing 'Heart of Invictus', a documentary series following the Prince Harry founded sports competition that spotlights service members who experienced life-changing injuries.