Amazon orders celebrity docuseries on Italy’s Ferragni and Fedez from Banijay

Global streamer Amazon Prime Video has ordered an eight-part unscripted series centring on Italian celebrity couple Chiara Ferragni and Fedez, to be produced by Banijay Italy for Amazon Studios.

Georgia Brown

The Ferragnez – The Series will launch exclusively on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories worldwide in December 2021. It will document the highs and lows of the couple’s hectic family life. The series was shot throughout 2020 and this year.

Ferragni is described as a “digital entrepreneur and fashion icon” who has more than 24 million followers on Instagram, while Fedez is a rapper and influencer with over 60 platinum records and 12 million followers on the same social media platform.

Fedez was also a contestant on the first season of Amazon Original series Celebrity Hunted – Caccia all’Uomo, produced by Banijay Italy based on the UK format Hunted, and was the host of first season of Amazon comedy hit LOL – Chi ride è Fuori.

Ferragni was one of the judges in the first season of Amazon fashion competition Making the Cut, and she is the subject of the streamer’s documentary Chiara Ferragni Unposted.

“This new fantastic Italian Amazon Original production is the latest example of our commitment and investment in the Italian creative community,” said Georgia Brown, head of European originals, Amazon Studios. “I am sure The Ferragnez – The Series will entertain Prime Video’s audiences in Italy and around the world by offering an unprecedented perspective on this iconic couple.”