Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is teaming up with actor and director Kenya Barris to create a television series based on Jackson’s New York Times bestseller, The 50th Law, co-written by author Robert Greene. The Power executive producer and black-ish creator will join forces to create an original show that will stream on Netflix. No word on its premiere date or who has been cast for the series.
In true, 50 Cent fashion, Jackson took to his official Instagram to celebrate and share the news. “Netflix now you know this is a problem, Kenya Barris is no joke,” reads his post’s caption. “And if me and you ain’t cool, you ain’t gonna make it. 😆Let’s work! 💣Boom🔥 🚦GreenLight Gang #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi #bottlerover”
Jackson will serve as co-producer by way of his G-Unit Film & Television company which has a hand in Starz’s Power Book II: Ghost and ABC’s For Life. Barris will work alongside his #blackAF co-executive producer Hale Rothstein for the pilot and show’s script under his production company, Khalabo Ink Society.
Speaking of Khalabo Ink Society, Barris’ and his company will have a hand in a couple of upcoming projects: Kid Cudi’s upcoming adult animated music series, Entergalactic and MGM’s upcoming biopic on the career and life of comedy legend, Richard Pryor.
Fif’s G-Unit Film & Television imprint, more original programming is on the way: Power Book III: Raising Kanan premieres this summer and Black Mafia Family has begun shooting its series debut. His current shows —Power Book II; and For Life—have been renewed for another season on Starz and ABC, respectively.
Jackson and Greene’s The 50th Law is a semi-autobiographical book that tackles lessons around fearlessness and strategy while including inspiring stories from 50 Cent’s life and tales from notable historical figures. It went on to be a New York Times Bestseller in 2009.
Source: Variety
