James Patterson & MrBeast Ignite Bidding War with Thrilling New Novel 'The Most Dangerous Game'

March 27, 2025
James Patterson & MrBeast Ignite Bidding War with Thrilling New Novel 'The Most Dangerous Game'
  • James Patterson and MrBeast are teaming up for a new thriller novel that has ignited an eight-figure bidding war for its rights.

  • Tentatively titled 'The Most Dangerous Game', the final title is still under consideration as other options are being evaluated.

  • The book's logline presents a gripping scenario where players must survive deadly challenges in perilous global locations to become 'The One'.

  • This novel, which draws elements reminiscent of the popular series 'Squid Game', is currently being pitched to publishers by UTA and is already attracting significant interest.

  • MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, recently achieved success with his Prime Video series 'Beast Games', which became the platform's most-watched unscripted show shortly after its release.

  • With 378 million subscribers, MrBeast is the most-subscribed creator on YouTube and has successfully ventured into various business projects.

  • James Patterson, the highest-grossing author in the book industry, is renowned for his successful Alex Cross series and has seen many of his works adapted into films and television.

  • Patterson has a history of collaborating with notable figures such as Michael Crichton and Dolly Parton, and he has received prestigious accolades including the National Humanities Medal and nine Emmy Awards.

  • In addition to the thriller novel, the collaboration with MrBeast also includes a nonfiction book, expanding the scope of their partnership.

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