The reality show will see 456 players compete for a prize of $4.56 million.
Netflix has confirmed what time of year its show, ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’, will premiere.
The reality spin-off of the hit South Korean series will see 456 players compete in games inspired by the original series, for a prize of $4.56 million.
the platform of streaming has revealed at his event Upfronts than ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ It will arrive on the platform in November of this year.. The specific day of launch will be communicated soon.
The program has sparked some controversy.especially after a report came to light stating that the participants had been subjected to extreme conditions during filming.
In response to these claims, Studio Lambert, The Garden and Netflix released a joint statement, stating: “We care deeply about the health and safety of our cast and crew, and we invest in all necessary security procedures. Although it was very cold on the set – and the participants were prepared for it –, any claim of serious injury is false.”
Last year, the creator of ‘The Squid Game’, Hwang Dong-hyuk, referred to the doubts raised by the “spin-off” already whether it was appropriate to recreate a dark and dystopian concept in a non-fictional setting.
“I think even though our show has a pretty strong message – and I know there are those who care about taking that message and turning it into a reality show with a cash prize –, taking things too seriously is not in the best interest of the entertainment industry. Don’t set a good precedent“, he stated.
“So I would say that reproductions of such efforts are going to bring new meaning to the industry.and I hope it’s a good new direction for the industry in general.”
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ will premiere in November on Netflix. The first season of ‘The Squid Game’ is available in the Netflix series catalog. The second season of ‘The Squid Game’ has already been confirmed.
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