{"id":1981229,"date":"2025-08-26T21:05:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T21:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1981229"},"modified":"2025-08-26T21:05:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T21:05:15","slug":"wizard-of-oz-tv-show-announced-with-a-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wizard-of-oz-tv-show-announced-with-a-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"Wizard of Oz TV Show Announced With a Twist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comingsoon.net\/tag\/prime-video\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prime Video;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Prime Video<\/a> is officially adapting L. Frank Baum\u2019s classic children\u2019s novel,<strong> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comingsoon.net\/tag\/the-wizard-of-oz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Wonderful Wizard of Oz;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Wonderful Wizard of Oz<\/a><\/strong> into a TV show. Titled Dorothy, the project will be different from previous adaptations as the creative team intends to put a modern twist on the iconic and timeless story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Wizard of Oz TV show is described as a \u201ccontemporary, music-infused YA retelling\u201d of Dorothy Gale\u2019s unexpected adventure into the magical world of Oz. It is expected to use the Yellow Brick Road as a metaphor for the challenges and choices facing young adults today.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Who\u2019s involved in the Wizard of Oz TV show?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to Deadline, Dorothy will be created and produced by 13 Going on 30 producer Gina Matthews through her Little Engine label. The project will also be executive-produced by award-winning singers <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comingsoon.net\/tag\/gwen-stefani\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Gwen Stefani;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Gwen Stefani<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comingsoon.net\/tag\/blake-shelton\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Blake Shelton;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Blake Shelton<\/a>, along with Lucky Horseshow\u2019s Lee Metzger, Little Engine\u2019s Grant Scharbo, and Patrick Moran. Further details about its potential cast are still under wraps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cI\u2019ve been in love with The Wizard of Oz books since I was a child,\u201d Matthews said in a statement. \u201cThe 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 \u2014 and a lot of grit \u2014 we can not only achieve great things but also lift up those around us. I\u2019m excited to bring that message to the world, now more than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Stefani commented, \u201cIt\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWe\u2019re really excited about all the possibilities this show brings, and I\u2019m so grateful that Gina shared the idea with me and Lee,\u201d Shelton added. \u201cI knew right away it was something Gwen would connect with. Her creativity and perspective are such a natural fit for this project.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This Wizard of Oz TV show comes after the critical and commercial success of Universal Pictures\u2019 Wicked movie, which was led by Academy Award nominees Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda. Since its theatrical debut in 2024, the movie has maintained its Certified Fresh score of 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. Later this year, Erivo and Grande will return to the Land of Oz in the upcoming sequel Wicked: For Good, which will arrive in theaters on November 21.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">(Source: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2025\/08\/gwen-stefani-blake-shelton-wizard-of-oz-prime-video-1236497977\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Deadline;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Deadline<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comingsoon.net\/tv\/news\/2019988-wizard-of-oz-tv-show-announced-first-details-revealed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Wizard of Oz TV Show Announced With a Twist;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Wizard of Oz TV Show Announced With a Twist<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comingsoon.net\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV &amp; Streaming News, and More;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">ComingSoon.net &#8211; Movie Trailers, TV &amp; Streaming News, and More<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Video is officially adapting L. Frank Baum\u2019s classic children\u2019s novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz into a TV show. Titled Dorothy, the project will be different from previous adaptations as the creative team intends to put a modern twist on the iconic and timeless story. 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