50 Cent signs Fox Entertainment deal
February 15, 2023
By Nik Roseveare
Emmy and Grammy Award-winning producer, director, actor and recording artist Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson and Fox Entertainment have entered into a non-exclusive multi-project broadcast direct deal.
Jackson, through his production company G-Unit Film & Television, will develop scripted dramas, live-action comedies and animated series that would air on Fox. Series created under the deal will be owned by Fox Entertainment and produced by its in-house unit, FOX Entertainment Studios, in collaboration with G-Unit Film & Television.
“Whether it’s music, film or television, Curtis always delivers premium entertainment that captivates millions of fans across the globe,” commented Michael Thorn, President of Scripted Programming, FOX Entertainment. “He is the rare multi-hyphenate with a deft hand at storytelling, no matter the format or medium, and we’re looking forward to developing new and exciting series for Fox with him and his team.”
“I am excited to formalise a partnership with Michael Thorn and Fox that will allow G-Unit Film & Television to focus on putting multiple series on FOX, a perfect broadcast destination for G-Unit Film & Television content while our premium, streaming, scripted and non-scripted slates continue to grow in all directions,” added Jackson.