Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson’s empire already spans television, food, toys, and even hotels. Now, he’s adding author to his resume. Deadline reports that Donaldson has teamed up with James Patterson, and their collaboration on a book is already complete. UTA is currently shopping the novel for publication.
Per Deadline’s source, the pair are receiving eight-figure publishing deals — and even though the book isn’t out yet, TV and film rights are also being considered.
The outlet adds that the current title for the novel is The Most Dangerous Game, but that could change in the future. As for the book itself, its logline is as follows: “Players fight to survive deadly tests held in dangerous locations around the world, as they battle to become ‘The One’”
Deadline points out the novel’s “shades of Squid Game,” but the connection to Beast Games is equally apparent. While Donaldson’s TV show doesn’t feature lethal competition, a lawsuit suggests its challenges were far from easy. This similarity is, to put it mildly, unsettling, but as with all things MrBeast, expect a huge payday.
