Will Smith series leads YouTube originals
YouTube is launching a fitness series with actor Will Smith as part of its upcoming slate, which comprises five unscripted titles and one scripted show.
Will Smith (photo Max Morse/TechCrunch via CC)
From Westbrook Media and YouTube Originals, Best Shape of My Life (working title) follows Smith as he, upon reaching middle age, embarks on a fitness journey to rebuild his body.
The six-part series, which will premiere next year, is directed and showrun by Dexton Deboree (Unbanned, Promiseland).
Also from Westbrook Media is Noted (w/t), a four-part performance docuseries featuring singer Alicia Keys. The show will premiere this summer.