PrizePicks Founder Adam Wexler Launches EightState Studios (EXCLUSIVE)

By Michael Schneider

Michael Schneider

Variety Editor at Large

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Adam Wexler, who launched fantasy sports operator PrizePicks, has launched unscripted production shingle EightState Studios, with an eye toward creating original series and documentaries.

First up, the company is working on an untitled eight-episode live unscripted competition series set to premiere Aug. 11 on YouTube. The project, which also comes from Deviants Media Studios, will pit celebrities, influencers and creators in a spelling competition. Ivan Dudynsky (“Funny AF with Kevin Hart,” “The Voice”) is executive producer and director, while Jayson Belt (“Hollywood Game Night”) is showrunner.

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