MrBeast’s upcoming TV show, Beast Games, which has been ordered by Prime Video, will have the biggest prize in television history – one winner will walk away with $5 million.
Beast Games will be reality competition series with 1000 contestants competing for a $5 million dollar cash prize. MrBeast – real name Jimmy Donaldson – will serve as host and executive produce.
“MrBeast has captured the attention and imagination of fans of all ages, from all walks of life, and all over the world,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios. “We are excited to work with Jimmy and his talented team to bring his brilliant, high production, and stakes-raising concepts to Beast Games for our global customers to experience.”
Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios, added: “When MrBeast first told us about his concept for the show, we were blown away by his ambition to make Beast Games the biggest reality competition series ever.”
MrBeast is the biggest individual YouTube content creator in the world, with some 245 million subscribers. He has been in talks to bring a show to a streaming service for some time, and it was expected that it would be something along the lines of his channel, where he has become known for huge stunts that can cost millions to produce, as well as challenges where people can win huge prizes.
“My goal is to make the greatest show possible and prove YouTubers and creators can succeed on other platforms,” said MrBeast, “Amazon gave me the creative control I need to try and make it happen. I hope to make the YouTube community proud.”
Beast Games will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. A release date has yet to be announced.
