Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson signs non-exclusive broadcast deal with Fox

Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson has signed a non-exclusive, multi-project deal with Fox.

Through his production company, G-Unit Film & Television, Jackson will develop scripted dramas, live-action comedies and animated series that will air on Fox. The series created under the deal will be owned by Fox Entertainment and produced by Fox Entertainment Studios in association with G-Unit Film & Television.

“I am very pleased to formalize a partnership with Michael Thorn and Fox that will allow G-Unit Film & Television to focus on airing multiple series on Fox, a perfect broadcast destination for G-Unit Film & Television content , as we continue to grow our premium, streaming, scripted and unscripted leads in all directions,” Jackson said in a statement.

Under his G-Unit Film & Television banner, Jackson has produced a variety of content for numerous platforms, most notably the popular Starz series Current, which he starred in, executive produced and directed. As part of his previous contract with Starz, Jackson served as executive producer on the expansion Current spin-off universe Power Book II: Spirit, Power Book III: Raise KananAnd Powerbook IV: Powerand the most recently announced projects in development: three BMF Spin-offs and British boxing drama battlefield.

Jackson has several other projects in the works with other networks and streamers, including the animated superhero series vibrating league at BET+, more to be announced.

“Whether it’s music, film or television, Curtis consistently delivers top-notch entertainment that captivates millions of fans around the world,” said Michael Thorn, president of Scripted Programming, Fox Entertainment. “He is the rare multi-hyphenate with a deft hand in storytelling, regardless of format or medium, and we look forward to working with him and his team to develop new and exciting series for Fox.”

The multi-hyphenate joins a list of creatives with deals at the network, including Rodney Rothman and Adam Rosenberg, Carol Mendelsohn and Julie Weitz, and writer/producer/director McG.

Jackson is represented by APA and attorney Stephen Savva.