Timbaland Executive Producing Graphic Novel 'Neon Empire's TV Adaptation'

Timbaland is already a legendary music producer. Now, he is ready to try his hand at television.

Deadline exclusive reports Timbaland dabbles in graphic novels and television. The producer who gave us timeless records like JAY-Z and Justin Timberlake's 'Big Pimpin' FutureSex/LoveSounds The album will feature Jared Gutstadt, founder and CEO of podcast company Audio Up Media, graphic novel Neon Empire.

The site reports that Timbaland will co-produce the graphic novel's soundtrack and executive produce its television adaptation Neon Empire.

Per Deadline:

Timbaland will write and co-produce the soundtrack with Gutstadt with several country and hip-hop artists involved, including Bezz Believe, who will also voice the graphic novel's main character, Kountry Boi, Colt Graves and Clayton Johnson. The soundtrack will also feature an original track from the Beatclub ecosystem, the platform for music creators founded by Timbaland.

The graphic novel will feature music via QR codes.

Speaking about his involvement, Timbaland said: “This is groundbreaking storytelling and music at its most disturbing. Jared and I believe the same thing and we've done a really good job with each other. When we come together, the results are epic. New avenues like graphic novels are creating new avenues for music discovery and future stars.”

The website states that Neon Empire will follow the fictional character Country Boy, a hip-hop star who goes from rap rags to hip-hop riches while coming to terms with his troubled past. The story centers around a criminal enterprise that takes place in Nashville.”