FaZe Clan bringing new original programming and formats to Twitch
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FaZe Clan is announcing a new content and digital programming slate for Twitch. The organization with esports roots is launching two groundbreaking livestream series developed specifically for and by Gen Z.
Bill McCullough and Nic Gibbs are helming the two new projects. The group is also tapping Scott Tomlinson and Peter Tartaglia to act as showrunners. The production companies Kids at Play and Mission Control Media are joining FaZe Clan’s in-house team for the new shows.
“The Gen Z audience is incredibly unique — they are smart, savvy, and really know what they want. At FaZe we are developing original programming that starts with that knowledge and puts Gen Z at the center of our creative,” said FaZe Clan’s Bill McCullough. “With young pioneers from the Internet and gaming communities as our creative compass, we can utilize our industry experience to push the boundaries and build franchises that stick with young audiences on emerging platforms and beyond.”
The first new show is titled unFaZed. It will feature a recurring ensemble cast and a number of special guest hosts. This new show is being led by Tomlinson and will premiere on June 2 on FaZe Clan’s Twitch channel. It will air on Thursdays at 3pm PST, and run for three to four hours.
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The show is the first-ever variety franchise born out of internet culture. unFaZed will feature a collection of rotating and
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