The bidding war for MrBeast and his competition series is over. The popular YouTuber is coming to Amazon and bringing the money with him.
It has been detected The Hollywood ReporterMrBeast will have his first traditional TV series on Amazon after inking a deal with Amazon MGM Studios for what is being described as the “biggest reality competition series in television history.”
According to the website, the series will be based on his YouTube projection Beast games.
Per THR:
The project is based on his YouTube show and is titled Beast Games. It will feature 1,000 contestants competing for a $5 million cash payout. The award is being touted as the largest single award in the history of television and streaming.
Sources say Amazon beat out at least one major streaming competitor to make the deal with MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, who is YouTube's most popular content creator. Donaldson also negotiated the right to retain creative control of the production.
of Netflix Squid Games: The Challenge was the previous record holder, offering contestants a life-changing $4.56 million in prize money.
MrBeast wants to make a strong case for the YouTuber to succeed on other platforms
In a statement, MrBeast spoke about the show, saying, “My goal is to make the best show possible and prove that YouTubers and creators can succeed on other platforms. Amazon gave me the creative control I needed to try to make it happen. I hope to make the YouTube community proud.”
Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, adds: “MrBeast has captured the attention and imagination of fans of all ages, from all walks of life and around the world. We're thrilled to be working with Jimmy and his talented team to bring his brilliant, high production and stakes-raising ideas to Beast Games for our global customers to experience.”
Illuminated sounds. Will you be watching?