Blake Shelton Is ‘Really Excited’ to Team Up With Gwen Stefani on a New Project
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani worked together on The Voice, and they’re now collaborating on a new project. Shelton and Stefani will be producers on a new children’s series on Amazon Prime. They shared why they’re so excited about the upcoming series.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are producers on a new series
Gina Matthews, a producer and writer, has a new project: a music-filled retelling of The Wizard of Oz for young adults. The series, called Dorothy, is in development with Prime Video.
“I’ve been in love with The Wizard of Oz books since I was a child,” Matthews said, per Deadline. “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.”
Stefani and Shelton are among the non-writing producers on the project. He shared why he knew the series would be a good fit for them, and especially Stefani.
“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 [Metzger],” Shelton said. “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 that there’s a great deal about the series that inspires her.
“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,” she said.
