As live streaming continues to gain momentum, mainstream audiences are starting to pay attention. While celebrities like Brie Larson and Logic have jumped onto YouTube and Twitch respectively, a recent report indicates that this crossover goes two ways.
In a feature by the Hollywood Reporter, Tyler "Ninja" Blevins reflected on his streaming career so far, from his meteoric rise through playing Fortnite with Drake to his unprecedented exclusivity deal with Mixer. Now that Mixer has shut down, the streamer has largely remained silent on his future. However, during this interview, Blevins teased some potential paths that he had in mind.
During the mid-July interview, Blevins claimed to be "looking at 'literally anything and everything Hollywood.'' While the ex-Mixer streamer was looking into "voice acting [and] cartoons," he was also looking into movie roles. When going into detail about his Hollywood ambitions, Ninja discussed his deleted cameo in Jumanji: The Next Level and his brief appearance in Free Guy. Although the streamer said he felt uncertain about his acting abilities, Blevins is continuing to pursue other roles after reportedly receiving praise from film crews in his previous appearances.
However, the streamer is not getting his hopes for a film career up because he's "not comfortable about it" and not sure if he has the talent necessary. In the interview, Ninja specifically stated his interested in voice acting, The interview claims that he is currently making "original" pitches and looking at scripts "that he could produce or star in," comparable to Ninja Battles, a Fortnite invitational aired on Mixer.
As for Blevins' future in streaming, the report only mentions that he is still in talks with "several platforms" about a potential deal. In reference to the single stream on YouTube since Mixer's shutdown, Ninja stated that his experiences have let him stop worrying about potentially losing his audience over a break.
Ultimately, Ninja's audience will have to wait and see what decisions the streamer finally makes. However, considering the massive sway Ninja holds, after one of his endorsements gained 10 million hits, it is no surprise that Twitch, YouTube and Facebook are all fighting to work with the streamer.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter