Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are producing a brand new Wizard of Oz sequence for Amazon Prime Video.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are producing Dorothy
The husband-and-wife duo are each connected to the brand new present referred to as Dorothy, which has been created – and will probably be written by – 13 Going On 30 producer Gina Matthews.
Gina instructed The Hollywood Reporter in a press release: “I’ve been in love with The Wizard of Oz books since I used to be a toddler.
“The story reminds us of the qualities we have to get by means of exhausting instances, and Dorothy is an emblem of power who exhibits us that with a bit of kindness — and a variety of grit — we cannot solely obtain nice issues but additionally raise up these round us.
“I’m excited to convey that message to the world, now greater than ever.”
The sequence will probably be a “up to date, music-infused” younger grownup retelling of L. Frank Baum’s Wizard of Oz e-book, with the Yellow Brick Highway getting used as a metaphor for the challenges presently confronted by younger folks.
In addition to Gwen, Fortunate Horseshoe’s Blake and Lee Metzger are joined as govt producers by Little Engine’s Grant Scharbo, and Patrick Moran.
Blake mentioned: “We’re actually enthusiastic about all the chances this present brings, and I’m so grateful that Gina shared the concept with me and Lee.
“I knew straight away it was one thing Gwen would join with. Her creativity and perspective are such a pure match for this venture.”
In the meantime, his spouse described the venture as a “fashionable tackle a traditional”.
The Do not Communicate hitmaker added: “It’s a inventive and fashionable tackle a traditional, and being a part of one thing that blends music, emotion, and the character of Dorothy is inspiring to me.”
Patrick mentioned: “I’m actually excited to work with this inventive staff.
“I’m such a fan of everybody concerned and couldn’t ask for a extra thrilling partnership as we reinvent this cherished IP.”
Whereas Grant commented: “We’re thrilled to embark on this journey with Amazon and imagine Dorothy will enchant a complete new technology of viewers.”
