After taking social media by storm, YouTuber MrBeast is now coming for your favorite streaming service. He’s joining forces with Amazon Prime Video for the reality competition series Beast Games with a $5 million grand prize.
Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, has been plotting an unscripted competition series with Amazon MGM Studios since January, and they finally made things official. It’s still unclear what this competition will entail, but we know it will see 1,000 contestants competing for a $5 million cash prize.
MrBeast will host the series and serve as one of its executive producers, and he’s looking forward to bringing his talents to Prime Video.
“My goal is to make the greatest show possible and prove YouTubers and creators can succeed on other platforms. Amazon gave me the creative control I need to try and make it happen. I hope to make the YouTube community proud,” he said in a statement.
Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, praised Donaldson for capturing the attention and imagination of fans of all ages from all around the world. She added they’re excited to work with him and his talented team to “bring his brilliant, high production, and stakes-raising concepts” to their global customers on Prime Video.
