Trending Now - Harry and Meghan to Adapt Afghan War Memoir for Netflix Film

WHO:

Variety - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are developing the film adaptation.

Deadline - Major Adam Jowett is the author of the memoir and led Easy Company.

WHAT:

Variety - The film adaptation is based on the Afghan war memoir titled “No Way Out: The Searing True Story of Men Under Siege.”

Deadline - The memoir tells the story of Easy Company, a unit of Paras and Royal Irish Rangers.

WHERE:

Deadline - The events described in the memoir take place in Helmand province, Afghanistan.

WHEN:

Deadline - The events involving Easy Company occurred in July 2006.

WHY:

Variety - The adaptation aims to bring the true story of men under siege during the Afghan war to a wider audience.

HOW:

Deadline - The film is being developed for Netflix with Matt Charman involved in the project.

(UPDATED May 14, 2026 19:36 UTC)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are developing a film adaptation of the Afghan war memoir titled “No Way Out: The Searing True Story of Men Under Siege,” which recounts the experiences of Easy Company, a unit of Paras and Royal Irish Rangers, during their time in Helmand province, Afghanistan. The memoir, authored by Major Adam Jowett, details the harrowing events that took place in July 2006. This adaptation, aimed at bringing this powerful true story to a wider audience, is being produced for Netflix with Matt Charman on board.