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Prime Video Developing ‘Dorothy,’ a Music-Infused YA ‘Wizard of Oz’ Reimagining Backed by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton

Entertainment Weekly reports a present-day Manhattan setting for Gina Matthews’ contemporary take.

Overview

  • Prime Video has the series in development with creator-producer Gina Matthews producing under her Little Engine banner.
  • Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are attached as non-writing executive producers alongside Lee Metzger, Grant Scharbo and Patrick Moran, with Shelton producing via Lucky Horseshoe.
  • The project is described as a contemporary, music-infused young-adult retelling that uses the Yellow Brick Road as a metaphor for modern life choices.
  • No casting, composers or premiere date have been announced, reflecting the early stage of development.
  • Coverage notes the project arrives during renewed interest in Oz stories following the recent success of the Wicked films.