Prime Video greenlights young adult 'Wizard of Oz' musical remake
Share and Follow


The Prime Video series is described as a music-infused young adult retelling of the classic story.

LOS ANGELES — Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton will executive produce a contemporary musical adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” for Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service, Deadline reported Tuesday.

The series, titled “Dorothy,” reimagines L. Frank Baum’s classic books as a music-infused young adult series set in modern-day Manhattan that uses “the Yellow Brick Road as a metaphor for the challenges and choices facing young adults today,” according to Prime Video.  

“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,” Stefani, a three-time Grammy winner, said in a statement.

Shelton, a nine-time Grammy nominee and country music star, said he immediately recognized the project’s potential. 

“I knew right away it was something Gwen would connect with. Her creativity and perspective are such a natural fit for this project,” he said.

The married couple brings extensive television production experience to the venture. Shelton has executive produced the Hallmark movie franchise “Time for … to Come Home for Christmas” and USA Network’s “Barmageddon.” Stefani previously served as executive producer on the animated series “Kuu Kuu Harajuku.”

The project is being developed by creator and producer Gina Matthews, who is known for producing films including “13 Going on 30” and “Isn’t It Romantic,” and also created The WB series “Popular” and “The Mountain.”

“I’ve been in love with The Wizard of Oz books since I was a child,” Matthews said in a statement. The story explores themes of resilience and community support through Dorothy’s journey.

Additional executive producers include Lee Metzger, Grant Scharbo and Patrick Moran.

No premiere date has been announced for the series. Prime Video has not disclosed casting details or production timeline.

The project announcement comes just ahead of the highly-anticipated “Wicked: For Good” theatrical release on Nov. 21, which is the second part of the origin story of the characters in “The Wizard of Oz” based on the smash Broadway musical. 

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Liberty officially hire Chris DeMarco as head coach

Liberty Appoints Chris DeMarco as New Head Coach

The announcement is now official. On Wednesday, the Liberty confirmed Chris DeMarco…
Marine robotics firm will resume deep-sea search for MH370 plane that vanished a decade ago

Underwater Robotics Company Set to Restart Search for Missing MH370 a Decade Later

In a significant development from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s transport ministry has announced…
BMW axing a 30-year-old legend after producing a Final Edition model

Farewell to an Icon: BMW Bids Adieu to a 30-Year Legacy with Exclusive Final Edition Model

BMW has decided to conclude one of its most cherished projects. The…
Jefferson County jury awards $10 million to deputy attacked by K9 in Hueytown

Jefferson County Jury Grants $10 Million in Landmark Case: Deputy’s K9 Attack Sparks Major Verdict

In a significant legal decision, a Jefferson County jury has delivered a…
Man pleads guilty to 2020 Atlantic Beach murder

2020 Atlantic Beach Murder: Man Admits Guilt in High-Profile Homicide Case

In a significant development in a 2020 murder case, Hudson Rady, aged…
A protestor waves a flag in a pouring rain during a demonstration against an impending Customs and Border Patrol immigration crackdown in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Immigration Crackdown: Federal Agents Intensify Border Enforcement

In the early hours of Wednesday, a new phase of a federal…
Human Barbie influencer's cause of death called suspicious by family

Family Raises Concerns Over Influencer ‘Human Barbie’s’ Mysterious Death

The mystery surrounding Brazilian influencer Barbara Jankavski’s death has taken a new…
Inside Prince Harry's cringeworthy VIP guest appearance in Canada

Prince Harry’s Uncomfortable VIP Moment in Canada: What Really Happened?

Anticipation ran high as Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, prepared to…