King Charles III partners with Idris Elba for Netflix documentary
It’s raining royalty on the Netflix library as whispers from the streaming street signal a partnership unlike anything else. Amid the non-stop rollout season of Netflix titles, King Charles III has recently joined forces with Idris Elba for an upcoming documentary to mark a rather special occasion. As per reports, this team-up for Netflix has been formed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust.
Launched in 1976, originally named The Prince’s Trust, The King’s Trust was established to offer assistance and help the fragile youth in need. Elba was one of the very many beneficiaries of the trust that helped him progress with his acting classes as a youngster. Despite his humble beginnings, Elba has made Tinseltown his own. As of now, he is one of the leading UK actors whose resume is a work of art on its own.
Elba and Diene Petterle’s production company, 22 Summers, will produce the upcoming yet untitled Netflix documentary with Ashley Francis-Roy taking the director’s chair. In the documentary, Elba and the King will provide insights into the trust from its making to now. According to C21Media, the documentary is slated to kickstart production this week itself.
As for when the documentary might be available to viewers? The outlet reports a launch window for autumn 2026. Petterle will also executive produce the project alongside Jonathan Smith and Eva Omaghomi, with Clare Bradbury helming the documentary as a showrunner. Additionally, it’s been revealed that the production team attached to the Netflix title will include youngsters who receive the King’s Trust, allowing them global exposure and a once-in-a-lifetime experience in showbiz to build confidence and provide strength.
“At its heart, this is a documentary about the power of believing in young people,” said Jonathan Townsend, UK CEO of The King’s Trust. Since the trust’s establishment, over 1.3million people have received support across 20 countries all around the world. In the UK alone, they have supported more than a million vulnerable young people to get their lives back on track. While the documentary will undoubtedly mark a new age of collaboration, it will be elemental in projecting the trust’s influence on a generation of youth.
The Netflix documentary will surely celebrate the success of the trust. And they believe no one will convey it better than someone who has been associated with their work. “As a long-term supporter and former beneficiary of The Trust himself, Idris will undoubtedly bring a unique perspective to this ground-breaking documentary as he peels back the layers of our story and shows how our life-changing work is as relevant today as it has ever been,” he concluded.
Elba has been truly thankful for the opportunity. In a statement, he said, “At a time when I didn’t have to resources to pursue my ambitions, they offered real, practical support, including financial help, that helped me take those first steps to advance my career.” As a result, he hopes to recreate those opportunities for people in need through the Elba Hope Foundation. (via Deadline)
Elba acknowledged that he was lucky enough to have a door open for him. And by highlighting the trust’s work in this documentary, he hopes there are more like him.