Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Team Up for Modern ‘Wizard of Oz’ Series ‘Dorothy’ on Prime Video

Prime Video is developing a new contemporary series called Dorothy, a modern, music-filled retelling of The Wizard of Oz, sources say.

The project comes from creator Gina Matthews, who will also produce it through her Little Engine label. The show is aimed at young adults and uses the Yellow Brick Road as a metaphor for the challenges and choices faced by today’s youth.

Several big names are on board as executive producers. Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton of Lucky Horseshoe, Lee Metzger, Grant Scharbo of Little Engine, and Patrick Moran are all attached to the project.

“I’ve been in love with The Wizard of Oz books since I was a child,” Matthews said.

“The story reminds us of the qualities we need to get through hard times, and Dorothy is a symbol of strength who shows us that with a little kindness — and a lot of grit — we can not only achieve great things but also lift up those around us. I’m excited to bring that message to the world, now more than ever.” He said.

Moran added, “I’m really excited to work with this creative team. I’m such a fan of everyone involved and couldn’t ask for a more exciting partnership as we reinvent this cherished IP.”

Scharbo said, “We’re thrilled to embark on this journey with Amazon and believe Dorothy will enchant a whole new generation of viewers.”

Shelton commented, “We’re really excited about all the possibilities this show brings, and I’m so grateful that Gina shared the idea with me and Lee. I knew right away it was something Gwen would connect with. Her creativity and perspective are such a natural fit for this project.”

Stefani added, “It’s a creative and modern take on a classic, and being part of something that blends music, emotion, and the character of Dorothy is inspiring to me.”

Matthews has a strong track record in both movies and television, having produced films like 13 Going on 30 and Isn’t It Romantic. She also created WB series including The Mountain and Popular.

With this creative team behind it, Dorothy aims to bring a fresh, musical, and inspiring version of The Wizard of Oz to a new generation on Prime Video.

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