The second installment of Peacock’s reality TV show “The Traitors” absolutely exploded in terms of audience visibility and critical acclaim, and now producer Toni Ireland is admitting that she’s “really overwhelmed by the success.” As she explains, “One of the key things that we changed in Season 2 was to go for an all celebrity cast. We had a mixed cast in Season 1, which was brilliant and worked really nicely for us. But then we sort of changed to an all celebrity cast,” with many of them becoming “fan favorites.” Watch the exclusive video interview above.
This time around, the cast featured famous faces from shows like “Big Brother,” “Survivor,” “The Challenge” and “The Real Housewives,” plus sports stars and political leaders. In the show, which Ireland likens to a “murder mystery” and a “whodunnit,” regular players (the Faithfuls) must try to identify who among them are actually murderers...
This time around, the cast featured famous faces from shows like “Big Brother,” “Survivor,” “The Challenge” and “The Real Housewives,” plus sports stars and political leaders. In the show, which Ireland likens to a “murder mystery” and a “whodunnit,” regular players (the Faithfuls) must try to identify who among them are actually murderers...
- 5/21/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
NBCUniversal’s Emmy FYC House is set to return for its third annual pop-up activation at The Aster in Los Angeles from May 16 through May 22.
Additionally, on Wednesday night, Peacock will host their official FYC event for “The Traitors,” a reality show where contestants move into a castle and compete on challenges to earn money for a prize pot. The event will take place at the Ebell in Los Angeles. The panelist list includes host/producer Alan Cumming, as well as exec producer Toni Ireland and Sam Spector, the wardrobe stylist.
At the Aster, the NBCU FYC Emmy showcase features brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo and Universal Studio Group. The event aims to highlight creatives from their Emmy-eligible shows.
There will be opportunities for TV Academy and guild members to look at props, costumes and behind-the-scenes photos from various series.
Confirmed guests include Alison Brie, Andy Cohen, Carson Daly, Chance the Rapper,...
Additionally, on Wednesday night, Peacock will host their official FYC event for “The Traitors,” a reality show where contestants move into a castle and compete on challenges to earn money for a prize pot. The event will take place at the Ebell in Los Angeles. The panelist list includes host/producer Alan Cumming, as well as exec producer Toni Ireland and Sam Spector, the wardrobe stylist.
At the Aster, the NBCU FYC Emmy showcase features brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo and Universal Studio Group. The event aims to highlight creatives from their Emmy-eligible shows.
There will be opportunities for TV Academy and guild members to look at props, costumes and behind-the-scenes photos from various series.
Confirmed guests include Alison Brie, Andy Cohen, Carson Daly, Chance the Rapper,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
Casting for Netflix’s reality competition series Squid Game: The Challenge was a unique challenge: finding 456 diverse and international lead characters.
Casting director Erika Dobrin described the gargantuan task by saying, “I don’t think that’s ever quite been done before on the scale it was done here.”
The Netflix series, based on the streaming’s mega-hit Korean survival drama Squid Game, saw 456 contestants compete for a massive $4.56 million prize through a series of challenges. These ranged from the infamous “Red Light Green Light” from the 2021 drama, in which contestants had to avoid moving while in the eyeline of a horrifying giant doll, to new ones based on children’s games such as Battleship.
Related: Contenders TV Doc + Unscripted – Deadline’s Full Coverage
“The most terrifying thing was following story with a cast that big,” said John Hay, executive producer at co-producer The Garden, during a panel for the...
Casting director Erika Dobrin described the gargantuan task by saying, “I don’t think that’s ever quite been done before on the scale it was done here.”
The Netflix series, based on the streaming’s mega-hit Korean survival drama Squid Game, saw 456 contestants compete for a massive $4.56 million prize through a series of challenges. These ranged from the infamous “Red Light Green Light” from the 2021 drama, in which contestants had to avoid moving while in the eyeline of a horrifying giant doll, to new ones based on children’s games such as Battleship.
Related: Contenders TV Doc + Unscripted – Deadline’s Full Coverage
“The most terrifying thing was following story with a cast that big,” said John Hay, executive producer at co-producer The Garden, during a panel for the...
- 4/27/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The strikes are behind us, Emmy season is upon us, and it’s time to hear from the creatives and talent behind some of the TV season’s most talked-about nonfiction programs. Deadline’s daylong Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted virtual event will offer just that this weekend, giving awards-watchers a chance to kick back at home and take in the tales.
You can RSVP for Saturday’s livestream here.
Starting at 9 a.m. Pt Saturday, the fourth annual event features 20 panels with cast and creatives from series, specials and telefilms.
Here is what and who you can expect to see.
From ABC: Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
From Prime Video: Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story (Writer/Director...
You can RSVP for Saturday’s livestream here.
Starting at 9 a.m. Pt Saturday, the fourth annual event features 20 panels with cast and creatives from series, specials and telefilms.
Here is what and who you can expect to see.
From ABC: Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
From Prime Video: Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story (Writer/Director...
- 4/24/2024
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline Film + TV
Open social media on any given Thursday night as of late, and you’ve probably seen a message that reads something like “If you’re not watching #TheTraitors wtf are you actually doing.”
The Peacock series, which premiered in January and airs every Thursday night, has become an addictive guilty pleasure, earning the number one spot among unscripted streaming series and turning out endlessly quotable one-liners and internet memes on a weekly basis.
The global franchise originated with the Dutch show De Verraders in 2021. A year later, The Traitors was adapted for a U.
The Peacock series, which premiered in January and airs every Thursday night, has become an addictive guilty pleasure, earning the number one spot among unscripted streaming series and turning out endlessly quotable one-liners and internet memes on a weekly basis.
The global franchise originated with the Dutch show De Verraders in 2021. A year later, The Traitors was adapted for a U.
- 2/23/2024
- by Krystie Lee Yandoli
- Rollingstone.com
The Traitors is set for another round of clandestine plotting.
Peacock has renewed its breakout competition show for a third season. The pickup comes midway through season two of The Traitors, which which has become the NBCUniversal streamer’s biggest unscripted show to date.
According to Peacock, the show will make its first appearance on the Nielsen streaming charts for the week of Jan. 15-21, with about 384 million minutes of viewing time. (The full Nielsen charts lag by several weeks and will be available in mid-February.) It’s the first unscripted show on Peacock to make any streaming top 10 ranking. The Traitors is also coming off its first Emmy win, for outstanding casting for a reality series.
Alan Cumming (sporting an array of amazing outfits) hosts The Traitors, in which a group of players — most of whom were part of other reality competitions — competing for a cash prize. A few of the contestants,...
Peacock has renewed its breakout competition show for a third season. The pickup comes midway through season two of The Traitors, which which has become the NBCUniversal streamer’s biggest unscripted show to date.
According to Peacock, the show will make its first appearance on the Nielsen streaming charts for the week of Jan. 15-21, with about 384 million minutes of viewing time. (The full Nielsen charts lag by several weeks and will be available in mid-February.) It’s the first unscripted show on Peacock to make any streaming top 10 ranking. The Traitors is also coming off its first Emmy win, for outstanding casting for a reality series.
Alan Cumming (sporting an array of amazing outfits) hosts The Traitors, in which a group of players — most of whom were part of other reality competitions — competing for a cash prize. A few of the contestants,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Traitors is making the jump from word-of-mouth hit to quantified success.
The Peacock unscripted series is set to make its first appearance on Nielsen’s streaming charts for the week of Jan. 15-21. The show had about 384 million minutes of viewing for that week, which encompasses the first four episodes of season two (three debuted on Jan. 12 and the fourth on Jan. 18) as well as any viewing for the first season, as Nielsen counts all episodes of a series in its streaming totals.
Peacock says season two of The Traitors had the biggest debut for any original reality series on the streamer, growing by 75 percent over its first season. The show will be the first unscripted offering from the NBCUniversal platform to hit the Nielsen rankings (complete charts for Jan. 15-21 will be available in mid-February). It’s likely to be joined by Seth MacFarlane’s Ted prequel series,...
The Peacock unscripted series is set to make its first appearance on Nielsen’s streaming charts for the week of Jan. 15-21. The show had about 384 million minutes of viewing for that week, which encompasses the first four episodes of season two (three debuted on Jan. 12 and the fourth on Jan. 18) as well as any viewing for the first season, as Nielsen counts all episodes of a series in its streaming totals.
Peacock says season two of The Traitors had the biggest debut for any original reality series on the streamer, growing by 75 percent over its first season. The show will be the first unscripted offering from the NBCUniversal platform to hit the Nielsen rankings (complete charts for Jan. 15-21 will be available in mid-February). It’s likely to be joined by Seth MacFarlane’s Ted prequel series,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apple TV+ has revealed first look images for the upcoming comedy series “Palm Royale” starring Kristen Wiig. The show, which is loosely based on Juliet McDaniel’s novel “Mr. and Mrs. American Pie,” is slated to debut on March 20.
The series’ description reads: “‘Palm Royale’ is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, ‘Palm Royale’ asks the same question that still baffles us today: ‘How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?’ Set during the powder keg year of 1969, ‘Palm Royale’ is a testament to every outsider fighting for their chance to truly belong.”
The rest of the ensemble cast includes Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn,...
The series’ description reads: “‘Palm Royale’ is a true underdog story that follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) as she endeavors to break into Palm Beach high society. As Maxine attempts to cross that impermeable line between the haves and the have-nots, ‘Palm Royale’ asks the same question that still baffles us today: ‘How much of yourself are you willing to sacrifice to get what someone else has?’ Set during the powder keg year of 1969, ‘Palm Royale’ is a testament to every outsider fighting for their chance to truly belong.”
The rest of the ensemble cast includes Laura Dern, Allison Janney, Ricky Martin, Josh Lucas, Leslie Bibb, Amber Chardae Robinson, Mindy Cohn,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Valerie Wu, Jaden Thompson and Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
A scene from ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ season 1 (Photo Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2023)
Netflix’s reality competition series Squid Game: The Challenge, inspired by the award-winning drama Squid Game, has been renewed for season two. The streaming service is now in the casting stage for the upcoming second season, with potential contestants ages 21 and over advised to visit SquidGameCasting.com for more information.
The casting site says, “Now it’s your chance to take part in Netflix’s biggest ever social experiment! This supersized unscripted show turns the scripted world of the drama into reality. Real-life players will be immersed in the iconic Squid Game universe and will never know what’s coming next. Here they’ll compete in a series of heart-stopping games in order to become the sole survivor* and walk away with a life-changing $4.56 million dollar cash prize.
With a fortune up for grabs, who will be an ally,...
Netflix’s reality competition series Squid Game: The Challenge, inspired by the award-winning drama Squid Game, has been renewed for season two. The streaming service is now in the casting stage for the upcoming second season, with potential contestants ages 21 and over advised to visit SquidGameCasting.com for more information.
The casting site says, “Now it’s your chance to take part in Netflix’s biggest ever social experiment! This supersized unscripted show turns the scripted world of the drama into reality. Real-life players will be immersed in the iconic Squid Game universe and will never know what’s coming next. Here they’ll compete in a series of heart-stopping games in order to become the sole survivor* and walk away with a life-changing $4.56 million dollar cash prize.
With a fortune up for grabs, who will be an ally,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Squid Game: The Challenge, a 10 episode competition series inspired by inspired by the Netflix streaming service’s South Korean survival drama series Squid Game, began streaming on Netflix near the end of November – and it must be doing extremely well, because Netflix has already announced that Squid Game: The Challenge season 2 has been given a green light!
The season 1 finale is set to start streaming tonight (December 6th) at 9pm Eastern time. The winner will be receiving a $4.56 million reward.
A press release notes that Squid Game: The Challenge has ranked at #1 on Netflix’s Top 10 English TV list for the weeks of November 20 and 27, both weeks it was eligible. It also hit the Top 10 in 93 countries. Brandon Riegg, Netflix VP of Nonfiction Series, adds: “There was no red light in our decision to greenlight season two of Squid Game: The Challenge, the most ambitious unscripted show we’ve premiered at Netflix.
The season 1 finale is set to start streaming tonight (December 6th) at 9pm Eastern time. The winner will be receiving a $4.56 million reward.
A press release notes that Squid Game: The Challenge has ranked at #1 on Netflix’s Top 10 English TV list for the weeks of November 20 and 27, both weeks it was eligible. It also hit the Top 10 in 93 countries. Brandon Riegg, Netflix VP of Nonfiction Series, adds: “There was no red light in our decision to greenlight season two of Squid Game: The Challenge, the most ambitious unscripted show we’ve premiered at Netflix.
- 12/6/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Netflix’s smash hit series “Squid Game” spawned its own reality competition spinoff series with “Squid Game: The Challenge” last month, and another season is on the way.
Netflix announced this morning that Season 2 has been ordered, with the streamer describing the series as “the most ambitious unscripted show we’ve premiered at Netflix.”
The second season of the main “Squid Game” series is also coming soon.
The 10-episode competition series, meanwhile, sees 456 real players enter the game in pursuit of a life-changing reward of $4.56 million. Of particular note, “Squid Game: The Challenge” will present the largest cast and prize money in a reality competition series.
In the series, “456 real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of Usd $4.56 million. As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put...
Netflix announced this morning that Season 2 has been ordered, with the streamer describing the series as “the most ambitious unscripted show we’ve premiered at Netflix.”
The second season of the main “Squid Game” series is also coming soon.
The 10-episode competition series, meanwhile, sees 456 real players enter the game in pursuit of a life-changing reward of $4.56 million. Of particular note, “Squid Game: The Challenge” will present the largest cast and prize money in a reality competition series.
In the series, “456 real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of Usd $4.56 million. As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put...
- 12/6/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Squid Game: The Challenge‘s first champion will be crowned later today and walk away with $4.56M, the largest prize in reality TV history.
They will be joined, at some point, by another winner after Netflix renewed the reality series for a second season.
The series, which is based on the eponymous Korean drama series that continues to be Netflix’s most popular series of all time, was picked up for a second run ahead of its final episode, which airs tonight (December 6) at 9pm Et.
The streamer, which called Squid Game: The Challenge its “most ambitious unscripted show” ever, had an interesting release strategy. The first five episodes premiered on November 22, followed by episodes six through nine on November 29 and its finale on December 6.
Related: Studio Lambert Bosses Talk “Breaking The Conventions Of Reality TV” On ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’, Casting New Seasons Of ‘The Traitors’ & Hopes For A...
They will be joined, at some point, by another winner after Netflix renewed the reality series for a second season.
The series, which is based on the eponymous Korean drama series that continues to be Netflix’s most popular series of all time, was picked up for a second run ahead of its final episode, which airs tonight (December 6) at 9pm Et.
The streamer, which called Squid Game: The Challenge its “most ambitious unscripted show” ever, had an interesting release strategy. The first five episodes premiered on November 22, followed by episodes six through nine on November 29 and its finale on December 6.
Related: Studio Lambert Bosses Talk “Breaking The Conventions Of Reality TV” On ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’, Casting New Seasons Of ‘The Traitors’ & Hopes For A...
- 12/6/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“Squid Game: The Challenge” will premiere next week with a prize worth millions on the line. And no one can be trusted in this competition series that was inspired by the hit South Korean thriller “Squid Game.”
“Squid Game: The Challenge” was first ordered in June 2022, less than a year after the premiere of “Squid Game.” The 10-episode show is a co-production between Studio Lambert and The Garden, which is part of ITV Studios. Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt, and Toni Ireland from Studio Lambert and John Hay, Nicola Hill, and Nicola Brown from The Garden serve as executive producers.
The show is a spin-off reality competition inspired by the streamer’s successful title, “Squid Game.” That nine-episode Korean language series is centered on financially broken contestants who are invited to play children’s games for a cash prize — but not only are the stakes high, they’re deadly. The show debuted on Netflix Sept.
“Squid Game: The Challenge” was first ordered in June 2022, less than a year after the premiere of “Squid Game.” The 10-episode show is a co-production between Studio Lambert and The Garden, which is part of ITV Studios. Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt, and Toni Ireland from Studio Lambert and John Hay, Nicola Hill, and Nicola Brown from The Garden serve as executive producers.
The show is a spin-off reality competition inspired by the streamer’s successful title, “Squid Game.” That nine-episode Korean language series is centered on financially broken contestants who are invited to play children’s games for a cash prize — but not only are the stakes high, they’re deadly. The show debuted on Netflix Sept.
- 11/16/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
456 people strive to survive brutal challenges and backstabbing to take home a massive prize on Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge. The season one trailer shows contestants getting a taste of life inside the game, and taking part in the same challenges as the series that inspired it.
The 10-episode season will premiere on Netflix on November 22, 2023. Unlike most bingeable Netflix releases, Squid Game: The Challenge will drop episodes weekly, leading up to the December 6th finale.
“456 real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of Usd $4.56 million,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.”
Anna Kidd, Louise Peet, The Garden’s Nicola Brown and John Hay, and Studio Lambert’s Tim Harcourt, Toni Ireland,...
The 10-episode season will premiere on Netflix on November 22, 2023. Unlike most bingeable Netflix releases, Squid Game: The Challenge will drop episodes weekly, leading up to the December 6th finale.
“456 real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of Usd $4.56 million,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.”
Anna Kidd, Louise Peet, The Garden’s Nicola Brown and John Hay, and Studio Lambert’s Tim Harcourt, Toni Ireland,...
- 10/23/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Squid Game: The Challenge, a 10 episode competition series inspired by inspired by the Netflix streaming service’s South Korean survival drama series Squid Game, is set to start streaming on Netflix on November 22nd – and with a month to go until that date arrives, a new trailer for the show has arrived online. Check it out in the embed above!
Here’s the set-up for Squid Game: The Challenge: 456 real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of Usd $4.56 million. As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them. The $4.56 million prize is the highest competition series prize in history.
The show is a co-production between Studio Lambert (The Circle) and The Garden (24 Hours in A&e), part of ITV Studios,...
Here’s the set-up for Squid Game: The Challenge: 456 real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of Usd $4.56 million. As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them. The $4.56 million prize is the highest competition series prize in history.
The show is a co-production between Studio Lambert (The Circle) and The Garden (24 Hours in A&e), part of ITV Studios,...
- 10/23/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Netflix’s smash hit series “Squid Game” spawns its own reality competition spinoff series with “Squid Game: The Challenge,” coming to Netflix on November 22, 2023.
The 10-episode competition series will see 456 real players enter the game in pursuit of a life-changing reward of $4.56 million. Of particular note, “Squid Game: The Challenge” will present the largest cast and prize money in a reality competition series.
Watch the official trailer below and read on to learn more.
In the series, “456 real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of Usd $4.56 million. As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.”
“Squid Game: The Challenge” comes courtesy of Studio Lambert & The Garden.
Executive Producers include Nicola Brown (The Garden), Tim Harcourt (Studio Lambert), John Hay...
The 10-episode competition series will see 456 real players enter the game in pursuit of a life-changing reward of $4.56 million. Of particular note, “Squid Game: The Challenge” will present the largest cast and prize money in a reality competition series.
Watch the official trailer below and read on to learn more.
In the series, “456 real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of Usd $4.56 million. As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.”
“Squid Game: The Challenge” comes courtesy of Studio Lambert & The Garden.
Executive Producers include Nicola Brown (The Garden), Tim Harcourt (Studio Lambert), John Hay...
- 10/23/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
You’d think that volunteering to go on a reality TV series based on a show about a deadly competition would mean you were prepared to at least fake die — but based on the new trailer for “Squid Game: The Challenge,” that thought didn’t occur to every contestant.
In the new promo for the unscripted show, which debuts Nov. 22 on Netflix and will roll out new episodes through Dec. 6, 456 people are competing for the $4.56 million prize being offered, just like it was in the first season of the streamer’s Korean-language hit “Squid Game.” Of course, in this game, people’s lives aren’t actually on the line — but they still get fake “shot” during a game of “Squid Game’s” most iconic activity, Red Light, Green Light, and go tumbling to their “death” off a bridge in a later challenge. And being fake-killed is still shocking, as the first one “hit” goes “Oh,...
In the new promo for the unscripted show, which debuts Nov. 22 on Netflix and will roll out new episodes through Dec. 6, 456 people are competing for the $4.56 million prize being offered, just like it was in the first season of the streamer’s Korean-language hit “Squid Game.” Of course, in this game, people’s lives aren’t actually on the line — but they still get fake “shot” during a game of “Squid Game’s” most iconic activity, Red Light, Green Light, and go tumbling to their “death” off a bridge in a later challenge. And being fake-killed is still shocking, as the first one “hit” goes “Oh,...
- 10/23/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Making friends, building a team and doing a lot of backstabbing is all part of the game as viewers see in Netflix’s official trailer for its upcoming “Squid Game”-inspired show “Squid Game: The Challenge.”
“Attention, players. It is now time for the next game,” the announcer tells players in the beginning of the clip, before its contestants burst through doors to enter the game hall.
The two-minute teaser, which you can watch above, gives a first look at some of the participants, their strategies and how far some will go to win $4.56 million, whether they’re your buddy or not.
“I’m gonna be your best friend, but I will absolutely double-cross you,” one of the contestants states.
“We’re in Squid Game. Let’s get real. Let’s sink these ships,” a contestant says. “You can’t trust anybody in here,” another participant chimed in.
An announcer...
“Attention, players. It is now time for the next game,” the announcer tells players in the beginning of the clip, before its contestants burst through doors to enter the game hall.
The two-minute teaser, which you can watch above, gives a first look at some of the participants, their strategies and how far some will go to win $4.56 million, whether they’re your buddy or not.
“I’m gonna be your best friend, but I will absolutely double-cross you,” one of the contestants states.
“We’re in Squid Game. Let’s get real. Let’s sink these ships,” a contestant says. “You can’t trust anybody in here,” another participant chimed in.
An announcer...
- 10/23/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
Netflix’s twist on hit series “Squid Game” takes reality TV to new heights.
Upcoming series “Squid Game: The Challenge” pits 456 real players in competition show for a $4.56 million reward. Per the official synopsis, as they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.
The 10-episode series garnered controversy after medics were called to the set in January 2023 as contestants were filming in freezing weather conditions while playing a game of “Red Light, Green Light,” also known as “Statues,” in minus 3 degrees Celsius weather, roughly 26 degrees Fahrenheit. Only 288 contestants moved forward after the competition.
Former contestants later told Rolling Stone that they believed the series had unsafe working conditions and a rigged reward. A group of former “The Challenge” players said they were looking into filing...
Upcoming series “Squid Game: The Challenge” pits 456 real players in competition show for a $4.56 million reward. Per the official synopsis, as they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.
The 10-episode series garnered controversy after medics were called to the set in January 2023 as contestants were filming in freezing weather conditions while playing a game of “Red Light, Green Light,” also known as “Statues,” in minus 3 degrees Celsius weather, roughly 26 degrees Fahrenheit. Only 288 contestants moved forward after the competition.
Former contestants later told Rolling Stone that they believed the series had unsafe working conditions and a rigged reward. A group of former “The Challenge” players said they were looking into filing...
- 10/23/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Updated, 8 Am: “Attention all players. It is now time for the next game.” So begins the new trailer for Squid Game: The Challenge, dropped today by Netflix ahead of the reality series’ November 22 premiere. It’s an extended look at the competition series inspired by the hit Korean dystopian drama series, with some of the contestants showing surprise when they are “fake shot”, “Oh s**t” says one of the contestants when she takes an air bullet to the chest. There’s also surprise when contestants are told they need to eliminate two of their own. Check out the new trailer above.
Previous, Sept. 22: Trailer has dropped for Netflix’s Squid Game reality series, which launches November 22 with record prize money of $4.56M.
There have been bumps along the way, but Squid Game: The Challenge has pushed on and today’s teaser shows the 456 contestants competing in a range...
Previous, Sept. 22: Trailer has dropped for Netflix’s Squid Game reality series, which launches November 22 with record prize money of $4.56M.
There have been bumps along the way, but Squid Game: The Challenge has pushed on and today’s teaser shows the 456 contestants competing in a range...
- 10/23/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Alan Cumming, host of ‘The Traitors’ (Photo by: Todd Williamson/Peacock)
Peacock has announced the cast of season two of the popular competition series The Traitors. But, more importantly, the streaming service confirmed the return of host Alan Cumming and the addition of his dog Lala as his sidekick.
The 21 reality show veterans and other assorted “notable” figures competing on season two are:
· Carsten “Bergie” Bergersen (Love Island USA)
· Chris ‘C.T.’ Tamburello (The Challenge)
· Dan Gheesling (Big Brother)
· Deontay Wilder (Boxer)
· Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu (Love Island UK)
· Janelle Pierzina (Big Brother)
· Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio (The Challenge)
· John Bercow (UK Parliament)
· Kevin Kreider (Bling Empire)
· Larsa Pippen (The Real Housewives of Miami)
· Marcus Jordan (Basketball Player)
· Maksim Chmerkovskiy (Dancing with the Stars)
· Mercedes “Mj” Javid (Shahs of Sunset)
· Parvati Shallow (Survivor)
· Peppermint (RuPaul’s Drag Race)
· Peter Weber (The Bachelor)
· Phaedra Parks (Married to Medicine)
· Sandra Diaz-Twine (Survivor)
· Shereé Whitfield (The Real Housewives of Atlanta...
Peacock has announced the cast of season two of the popular competition series The Traitors. But, more importantly, the streaming service confirmed the return of host Alan Cumming and the addition of his dog Lala as his sidekick.
The 21 reality show veterans and other assorted “notable” figures competing on season two are:
· Carsten “Bergie” Bergersen (Love Island USA)
· Chris ‘C.T.’ Tamburello (The Challenge)
· Dan Gheesling (Big Brother)
· Deontay Wilder (Boxer)
· Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu (Love Island UK)
· Janelle Pierzina (Big Brother)
· Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio (The Challenge)
· John Bercow (UK Parliament)
· Kevin Kreider (Bling Empire)
· Larsa Pippen (The Real Housewives of Miami)
· Marcus Jordan (Basketball Player)
· Maksim Chmerkovskiy (Dancing with the Stars)
· Mercedes “Mj” Javid (Shahs of Sunset)
· Parvati Shallow (Survivor)
· Peppermint (RuPaul’s Drag Race)
· Peter Weber (The Bachelor)
· Phaedra Parks (Married to Medicine)
· Sandra Diaz-Twine (Survivor)
· Shereé Whitfield (The Real Housewives of Atlanta...
- 9/22/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
What would you do for $4.56 million? The teaser trailer for Squad Game: The Challenge, the competition series based on the critically acclaimed, award-winning (and incredibly violent) Squad Game, asks that question. And for hundreds of people, the answer is apparently just about anything.
The competition begins on Netflix on November 22, 2023. The original Squid Game aired in September 2021 and has been renewed for season two. A date hasn’t been set for its debut.
“Squid Game took the world by storm with director Hwang’s captivating story and iconic imagery. We’re grateful for his support as we turn the fictional world into reality in this massive competition and social experiment,” stated Brandon Riegg, Netflix VP of Unscripted and Documentary Series, in June 2022 when the competition spinoff was announced. “Fans of the drama series are in for a fascinating and unpredictable journey as our 456 real-world contestants navigate the biggest competition series ever,...
The competition begins on Netflix on November 22, 2023. The original Squid Game aired in September 2021 and has been renewed for season two. A date hasn’t been set for its debut.
“Squid Game took the world by storm with director Hwang’s captivating story and iconic imagery. We’re grateful for his support as we turn the fictional world into reality in this massive competition and social experiment,” stated Brandon Riegg, Netflix VP of Unscripted and Documentary Series, in June 2022 when the competition spinoff was announced. “Fans of the drama series are in for a fascinating and unpredictable journey as our 456 real-world contestants navigate the biggest competition series ever,...
- 9/22/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
“Squid Game: The Challenge” is ready for the green light.
The Netflix reality series, which pits 456 real players in competition over a $4.56 million reward, is based on the harrowing Emmy-winning fictional show created by Hwang Dong-hyuk. The series makes history as the largest cash prize for a reality competition.
Per the official “The Challenge” synopsis, as players compete through a series of games inspired by the original show — plus surprising new additions — their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.
Medics were called to the reality competition series set in January 2023 as contestants were filming in freezing weather conditions, playing a game of “Red Light, Green Light,” also known as “Statues,” in minus 3 degrees Celsius weather, roughly 26 degrees Fahrenheit. Only 288 contestants moved forward after the competition.
In February 2023, former contestants told Rolling Stone that they believed the series had unsafe working conditions and a rigged reward.
The Netflix reality series, which pits 456 real players in competition over a $4.56 million reward, is based on the harrowing Emmy-winning fictional show created by Hwang Dong-hyuk. The series makes history as the largest cash prize for a reality competition.
Per the official “The Challenge” synopsis, as players compete through a series of games inspired by the original show — plus surprising new additions — their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.
Medics were called to the reality competition series set in January 2023 as contestants were filming in freezing weather conditions, playing a game of “Red Light, Green Light,” also known as “Statues,” in minus 3 degrees Celsius weather, roughly 26 degrees Fahrenheit. Only 288 contestants moved forward after the competition.
In February 2023, former contestants told Rolling Stone that they believed the series had unsafe working conditions and a rigged reward.
- 9/22/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Netflix’s smash hit series “Squid Game” spawns its own reality competition spinoff series with “Squid Game: The Challenge,” which will premiere on Netflix on November 22, 2023.
The 10-episode competition series will see 456 real players enter the game in pursuit of a life-changing reward of $4.56 million. Of particular note, “Squid Game: The Challenge” will present the largest cast and prize money in a reality competition series.
Watch the official teaser trailer below and read on to learn more.
In the series, “456 real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of Usd $4.56 million. As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.”
“Squid Game: The Challenge” comes courtesy of Studio Lambert & The Garden.
Executive Producers include Nicola Brown (The Garden), Tim Harcourt...
The 10-episode competition series will see 456 real players enter the game in pursuit of a life-changing reward of $4.56 million. Of particular note, “Squid Game: The Challenge” will present the largest cast and prize money in a reality competition series.
Watch the official teaser trailer below and read on to learn more.
In the series, “456 real players will enter the competition show in pursuit of a life-changing reward of Usd $4.56 million. As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.”
“Squid Game: The Challenge” comes courtesy of Studio Lambert & The Garden.
Executive Producers include Nicola Brown (The Garden), Tim Harcourt...
- 9/22/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
When Squid Game: The Challenge premieres on Netflix on November 22, contestants will compete for the most significant prize in game show history as greed and dreams of leisure fuel their reflexes faster than the power of one thousand Monster energy drinks. Today’s Squid Game: The Challenge trailer depicts the latest craze coming to Netflix, where 456 real players enter the competition show for a life-changing reward of $4.56 million. As players compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – the game organizers will put their strategies, alliances, and character to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.
In Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge trailer, a mysterious group leads 456 contestants into a familiar room where $4.56 million hangs above their heads. As the promo continues, we glimpse games like Battleship (with human players inside the boats), Platform Jumper, and something that looks like an elaborate triangular dinner table.
In Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge trailer, a mysterious group leads 456 contestants into a familiar room where $4.56 million hangs above their heads. As the promo continues, we glimpse games like Battleship (with human players inside the boats), Platform Jumper, and something that looks like an elaborate triangular dinner table.
- 9/22/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The games have officially become a reality in Netflix’s upcoming series Squid Game: The Challenge.
The reality show, based on the streamer’s popular global dystopian series Squid Game, follows 456 real players from around the world who enter the competition show in pursuit of a record-setting cash prize of $4.56 million. The players will compete through games inspired by the original show as well as some surprising new additions.
One contestant can be heard saying in the footage, “$4.56 million dollars — people do a whole lot worse for a whole lot less.”
The original Squid Game series, Netflix’s most popular show of all time, told the story of a divorced father and gambler (Lee Jung-jae) who joins a secret competition with 456 total players. But the losers of each round are executed in the survival game until one victor remains and takes home the cash prize. The series has been renewed for a second season.
The reality show, based on the streamer’s popular global dystopian series Squid Game, follows 456 real players from around the world who enter the competition show in pursuit of a record-setting cash prize of $4.56 million. The players will compete through games inspired by the original show as well as some surprising new additions.
One contestant can be heard saying in the footage, “$4.56 million dollars — people do a whole lot worse for a whole lot less.”
The original Squid Game series, Netflix’s most popular show of all time, told the story of a divorced father and gambler (Lee Jung-jae) who joins a secret competition with 456 total players. But the losers of each round are executed in the survival game until one victor remains and takes home the cash prize. The series has been renewed for a second season.
- 9/22/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Teaser Shows Contestants Will Play New and Series-Inspired Games (Video)
“Squid Game: The Challenge” contestants will go up against glass tiles and the killer robotic doll just like participants did in Netflix’s South Korean drama series “Squid Game.” But this time, there won’t be any killing.
However, just like the preceding show, “Squid Game: The Challenge” will welcome 456 (real-life) players to embark on a journey of physical challenges and teamwork-centered competitions all in an effort to win millions. They’ll even take on Younghee, the electronic doll that wiped out 256 of the players in the first round, in the game titled “Red Light, Green Light.”
“Attention players, you will now compete for our biggest cash prize in reality show history,” one of the “Squid Game”- costumed workers said in the teaser clip. The number for the cash prize popped up on the screen showing an amount of $4,560,000.”
Players will also take a shot at new games that...
However, just like the preceding show, “Squid Game: The Challenge” will welcome 456 (real-life) players to embark on a journey of physical challenges and teamwork-centered competitions all in an effort to win millions. They’ll even take on Younghee, the electronic doll that wiped out 256 of the players in the first round, in the game titled “Red Light, Green Light.”
“Attention players, you will now compete for our biggest cash prize in reality show history,” one of the “Squid Game”- costumed workers said in the teaser clip. The number for the cash prize popped up on the screen showing an amount of $4,560,000.”
Players will also take a shot at new games that...
- 9/22/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
The Traitors broke through earlier this year when it debuted on Peacock, delivering some of the best reality TV moments in years.
Now, Peacock is looking to the future and has announced the cast competing for the top spot in the second season.
21 new contestants are joining in on the fun, and plenty of familiar faces are thrown in for good measure.
The complete cast includes:
- Carsten “Bergie” Bergersen (Love Island USA)
- Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello (The Challenge)
- Dan Gheesling (Big Brother)
- Deontay Wilder (Boxer)
- Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu (Love Island UK)
- Janelle Pierzina (Big Brother)
- Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio (The Challenge)
- John Bercow (UK Parliament)
- Kevin Kreider (Bling Empire)
- Larsa Pippen (The Real Housewives of Miami)
- Marcus Jordan (Basketball Player)
- Maksim Chmerkovskiy (Dancing with the Stars)
- Mercedes "Mj" Javid (Shahs of Sunset)
- Parvati Shallow (Survivor)
- Peppermint (RuPaul's Drag Race...
Now, Peacock is looking to the future and has announced the cast competing for the top spot in the second season.
21 new contestants are joining in on the fun, and plenty of familiar faces are thrown in for good measure.
The complete cast includes:
- Carsten “Bergie” Bergersen (Love Island USA)
- Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello (The Challenge)
- Dan Gheesling (Big Brother)
- Deontay Wilder (Boxer)
- Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu (Love Island UK)
- Janelle Pierzina (Big Brother)
- Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio (The Challenge)
- John Bercow (UK Parliament)
- Kevin Kreider (Bling Empire)
- Larsa Pippen (The Real Housewives of Miami)
- Marcus Jordan (Basketball Player)
- Maksim Chmerkovskiy (Dancing with the Stars)
- Mercedes "Mj" Javid (Shahs of Sunset)
- Parvati Shallow (Survivor)
- Peppermint (RuPaul's Drag Race...
- 9/21/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The Traitors has another star-studded cast for Season 2.
The Peacock series has gathered familiar faces from all across reality television to join the mysterious competition, including former Bachelor Peter Weber, Love Island UK alum Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, The Real Housewives of Miami‘s Larsa Pippen and Survivor‘s Parvati Shallow.
Additionally, Alan Cumming is introducing his dog Lala this season as his trusty sidekick.
A premiere date for Season 2 of The Traitors has yet to be revealed, though Peacock says the series will return “early next year.”
Here’s the full list of contestants:
Carsten “Bergie” Bergersen (Love Island USA) Chris ‘C.T.’ Tamburello (The Challenge) Dan Gheesling (Big Brother) Deontay Wilder (Boxer) Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu (Love Island UK) Janelle Pierzina (Big Brother) Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio (The Challenge) John Bercow (UK Parliament) Kevin Kreider (Bling Empire) Larsa Pippen (The Real Housewives of Miami) Marcus Jordan (Basketball Player) Maksim Chmerkovskiy (Dancing with the Stars...
The Peacock series has gathered familiar faces from all across reality television to join the mysterious competition, including former Bachelor Peter Weber, Love Island UK alum Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, The Real Housewives of Miami‘s Larsa Pippen and Survivor‘s Parvati Shallow.
Additionally, Alan Cumming is introducing his dog Lala this season as his trusty sidekick.
A premiere date for Season 2 of The Traitors has yet to be revealed, though Peacock says the series will return “early next year.”
Here’s the full list of contestants:
Carsten “Bergie” Bergersen (Love Island USA) Chris ‘C.T.’ Tamburello (The Challenge) Dan Gheesling (Big Brother) Deontay Wilder (Boxer) Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu (Love Island UK) Janelle Pierzina (Big Brother) Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio (The Challenge) John Bercow (UK Parliament) Kevin Kreider (Bling Empire) Larsa Pippen (The Real Housewives of Miami) Marcus Jordan (Basketball Player) Maksim Chmerkovskiy (Dancing with the Stars...
- 9/21/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock has revealed the all-star cast competing in Season 2 of “The Traitors,” featuring a wide variety of reality stars, athletes and even a politician.
Hosted by Alan Cumming, the show gathers 21 players in a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands to compete in challenges to earn a cash prize of up to $250,000. But there’s a catch: some of the competitors, dubbed “the Traitors,” are designated to work from within the ranks to steal the prize from the other contestants, known as “the Faithful.” The season is currently in production and expected to premiere in early 2024.
Season 1 of the competition series became a big hit for the streamer, prompting the production of a reunion special hosted by Andy Cohen. Season 2 will consist of 11 hourlong episodes and a reunion special.
The first season featured a cast of reality television personalities, including Arie Luyendyk Jr. (“The Bachelor” franchise), Brandi Glanville (“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills...
Hosted by Alan Cumming, the show gathers 21 players in a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands to compete in challenges to earn a cash prize of up to $250,000. But there’s a catch: some of the competitors, dubbed “the Traitors,” are designated to work from within the ranks to steal the prize from the other contestants, known as “the Faithful.” The season is currently in production and expected to premiere in early 2024.
Season 1 of the competition series became a big hit for the streamer, prompting the production of a reunion special hosted by Andy Cohen. Season 2 will consist of 11 hourlong episodes and a reunion special.
The first season featured a cast of reality television personalities, including Arie Luyendyk Jr. (“The Bachelor” franchise), Brandi Glanville (“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills...
- 9/21/2023
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas
- The Wrap
Peacock has announced the cast for Season 2 of the reality competition series “The Traitors.” Like Season 1, the show features reality stars from a variety of other series like “The Bachelor” and “The Real Housewives.” Unlike Season 1, the second season cast will be all reality stars, without any non-celebrities in the competition.
Familiar facing joining Season 2 include Maksim Chmerkovskiy of “Dancing With the Stars,” Phaedra Parks of “Married to Medicine” and “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” two-time “Survivor” winner Sandra Diaz-Twine, Tamra Judge of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” and Bachelor Nation alum Peter Weber.
Unfolding in a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands, host Alan Cumming guides the contestants through a series of challenges with the aim of winning $250,000. However, the contestants deemed “the Traitors” will come up with a plan to steal the prize from the contestants deemed “the Faithful.”
Rounding out the rest of the 21-person cast...
Familiar facing joining Season 2 include Maksim Chmerkovskiy of “Dancing With the Stars,” Phaedra Parks of “Married to Medicine” and “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” two-time “Survivor” winner Sandra Diaz-Twine, Tamra Judge of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” and Bachelor Nation alum Peter Weber.
Unfolding in a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands, host Alan Cumming guides the contestants through a series of challenges with the aim of winning $250,000. However, the contestants deemed “the Traitors” will come up with a plan to steal the prize from the contestants deemed “the Faithful.”
Rounding out the rest of the 21-person cast...
- 9/20/2023
- by McKinley Franklin, Sophia Scorziello, Caroline Brew and Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix unveiled the first teaser for “Squid Game: The Challenge” — the infamous “Squid Game” reality show — during its Tudum event on Saturday.
The 10-episode reality competition series, which was first ordered in June 2022 less than a year after the premiere of “Squid Game” and is slated to premiere in November, consists of 456 players competing for a $4.56 million cash prize.
The show is a co-production between Studio Lambert and The Garden, which is part of ITV Studios. Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt, and Toni Ireland from Studio Lambert and John Hay, Nicola Hill, and Nicola Brown from The Garden serve as executive producers.
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Shortly after the series began filming in the United Kingdom in early 2023, medics were called to production during a game of “Red Light, Green Light.”
In part due to Britain’s cold snap at the time,...
The 10-episode reality competition series, which was first ordered in June 2022 less than a year after the premiere of “Squid Game” and is slated to premiere in November, consists of 456 players competing for a $4.56 million cash prize.
The show is a co-production between Studio Lambert and The Garden, which is part of ITV Studios. Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt, and Toni Ireland from Studio Lambert and John Hay, Nicola Hill, and Nicola Brown from The Garden serve as executive producers.
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Netflix Sets Fall Debuts for ‘Squid Game’ Reality Series, ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 5
Shortly after the series began filming in the United Kingdom in early 2023, medics were called to production during a game of “Red Light, Green Light.”
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- 6/17/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
“The world’s most notorious game becomes reality.”
That’s how Netflix is describing its new competition series, Squid Game: The Challenge that’s dropping in November.
The streamer didn’t reveal much about the game based on its runaway hit Squid Game, other than to show how they transformed a massive warehouse into a spot where 456 players will compete or a $4.56M cash prize – the largest cash prize ever for a reality series.
The ten-part series will see contestants competing in a series of games inspired by the show plus some new ones and their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.
It is produced by Studio Lambert, the All3Media-backed producer behind Netflix series such as The Circle, and Peacock/BBC hit The Traitors, and The Garden, the ITV Studios-backed producer behind Channel 4 ob-doc series 24 Hours in A&e....
That’s how Netflix is describing its new competition series, Squid Game: The Challenge that’s dropping in November.
The streamer didn’t reveal much about the game based on its runaway hit Squid Game, other than to show how they transformed a massive warehouse into a spot where 456 players will compete or a $4.56M cash prize – the largest cash prize ever for a reality series.
The ten-part series will see contestants competing in a series of games inspired by the show plus some new ones and their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.
It is produced by Studio Lambert, the All3Media-backed producer behind Netflix series such as The Circle, and Peacock/BBC hit The Traitors, and The Garden, the ITV Studios-backed producer behind Channel 4 ob-doc series 24 Hours in A&e....
- 6/17/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
The positive response to the Dutch reality series De Verraders has brought different versions of The Traitors to many countries, but executive producer Toni Ireland says the biggest challenge for her was to ensure that the U.S. production stood out in the crowd. Peacock’s The Traitors brings together a group of everyday people and reality TV stars in an elaborate murder-mystery competition hosted by Alan Cumming. Perhaps the biggest change in the U.S. series was in how the game ended, which led to a shocking finale where the group needed to unanimously decide to either trust their fellow finalists and split the money or call for another elimination vote if they believe a traitor is still among them.
‘The Traitors’
Deadline: What has the response been like for the series in the U.S.?
Toni Ireland: Oh, it’s been fantastic. It’s been great. The first series are always tricky,...
‘The Traitors’
Deadline: What has the response been like for the series in the U.S.?
Toni Ireland: Oh, it’s been fantastic. It’s been great. The first series are always tricky,...
- 6/13/2023
- by Ryan Fleming
- Deadline Film + TV
This story about “The Traitors” first appeared in the Limited Series/Movies issue of TheWrap’s awards magazine.
As a competition series mixing physical challenges, psychological warfare and reality TV star power, “The Traitors” gave Peacock one of its first watercooler shows.
Based on a Dutch format and produced by Studio Lambert (“The Circle”), the show is set in a castle in Scotland and featured 20 players in its first season, made up of reality television personalities like “Big Brother 22: All Stars” winner Cody Calafiore and “Below Deck” star Kate Chastain,” along with regular folks. The players, who are known as “Faithfuls,” work together to grow the collective prize pool of up to $250,000.
But among them are three covert “Traitors” selected by host Alan Cumming who decide to “murder” a Faithful each night — after those Faithfuls have kicked out a player in the hopes of flushing out the Traitors. It’s Mafia meets “Big Brother,...
As a competition series mixing physical challenges, psychological warfare and reality TV star power, “The Traitors” gave Peacock one of its first watercooler shows.
Based on a Dutch format and produced by Studio Lambert (“The Circle”), the show is set in a castle in Scotland and featured 20 players in its first season, made up of reality television personalities like “Big Brother 22: All Stars” winner Cody Calafiore and “Below Deck” star Kate Chastain,” along with regular folks. The players, who are known as “Faithfuls,” work together to grow the collective prize pool of up to $250,000.
But among them are three covert “Traitors” selected by host Alan Cumming who decide to “murder” a Faithful each night — after those Faithfuls have kicked out a player in the hopes of flushing out the Traitors. It’s Mafia meets “Big Brother,...
- 6/7/2023
- by Jose Alejandro Bastidas
- The Wrap
The reality competition version of Squid Game is coming later this year.
Netflix revealed that Squid Game: The Challenge will premiere on its service in November. It comes 17 months after the series was handed a greenlight by the streamer.
The news was unveiled at Netflix’s first Upfronts event, which was a pre-taped affair after it canceled its in-person event in New York.
Netflix’s biggest series ever will see a reality series featuring 456 players competing for a $4.56M cash prize – the largest cash prize for a reality series.
The ten-part series will see contestants competing in a series of games inspired by the show plus some new ones and their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.
It is produced by Studio Lambert, the All3Media-backed producer behind Netflix series such as The Circle, and Peacock/BBC hit The Traitors,...
Netflix revealed that Squid Game: The Challenge will premiere on its service in November. It comes 17 months after the series was handed a greenlight by the streamer.
The news was unveiled at Netflix’s first Upfronts event, which was a pre-taped affair after it canceled its in-person event in New York.
Netflix’s biggest series ever will see a reality series featuring 456 players competing for a $4.56M cash prize – the largest cash prize for a reality series.
The ten-part series will see contestants competing in a series of games inspired by the show plus some new ones and their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.
It is produced by Studio Lambert, the All3Media-backed producer behind Netflix series such as The Circle, and Peacock/BBC hit The Traitors,...
- 5/17/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Traitors has been a breakout hit in the unscripted world, with one exec saying that it did for the global formats genre what Top Gun: Maverick did for the summer blockbuster.
For Deadline’s Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted event, host Alan Cumming, contestants Cirie Fields and Kate Chastain and exec producer Toni Ireland talked up the James Bond- and Cruella de Vil-style outfits, Fields’ winning strategy and how the show will change for its second season on Peacock.
Cumming never had hosted a reality series before and said he played it up like a “James Bond villain.” “I loved how fun and inventive I could be with this. I’m basically playing a character … so it’s subverting the form in a way,” he said.
His outfits were notable, particularly the plaid kilts and capes. “Capes are the new black,” he joked.
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For Deadline’s Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted event, host Alan Cumming, contestants Cirie Fields and Kate Chastain and exec producer Toni Ireland talked up the James Bond- and Cruella de Vil-style outfits, Fields’ winning strategy and how the show will change for its second season on Peacock.
Cumming never had hosted a reality series before and said he played it up like a “James Bond villain.” “I loved how fun and inventive I could be with this. I’m basically playing a character … so it’s subverting the form in a way,” he said.
His outfits were notable, particularly the plaid kilts and capes. “Capes are the new black,” he joked.
Related: Contenders Docs + Unscripted Deadline’s Complete...
- 4/29/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Fair warning to certain right-wing politicians. Deadline’s Contenders Television: Documentary + Unscripted virtual event, which kicks off its 2023 edition Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. Pt, will feature the appearance of … (dramatic pause) … drag queens. Miss Isabelle Brooks and Luxx Noir London are among the RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants joining us to talk about Season 15 of the MTV unscripted series. Not only that, but Grammy-winning recording artist Lizzo – an ally of the LGBTQ+ community who boldly invited several RuPaul’s Drag Race all-stars onto the stage at her recent Nashville concert — is also coming by to spill the tea on her HBO Max film Love, Lizzo, which documents her Cuz I Love You world tour.
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- 4/29/2023
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
The BBC is staying 100% loyal to “The Traitors.”
The public broadcaster officially greenlit a second season of the smash hit reality series, which is the biggest entertainment launch for the BBC in two years. Casting is now open for the next competition.
“The Traitors,” which aired in December, has had 34 million views on BBC streaming service iPlayer. The Studio Lambert-produced show was the biggest new series for young audiences across all BBC titles last year, and the highest rating new entertainment series on the public broadcaster since at least 2017 for young audiences.
Referencing her legendary knitwear on Season 1, host Claudia Winkleman said: “I can’t wait to go back to the castle to watch people play the greatest game on television. I’m knitting a high funnel sweater immediately.”
Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC, says: “Last year’s ambitious and bingeable hit ‘The Traitors’ with Claudia...
The public broadcaster officially greenlit a second season of the smash hit reality series, which is the biggest entertainment launch for the BBC in two years. Casting is now open for the next competition.
“The Traitors,” which aired in December, has had 34 million views on BBC streaming service iPlayer. The Studio Lambert-produced show was the biggest new series for young audiences across all BBC titles last year, and the highest rating new entertainment series on the public broadcaster since at least 2017 for young audiences.
Referencing her legendary knitwear on Season 1, host Claudia Winkleman said: “I can’t wait to go back to the castle to watch people play the greatest game on television. I’m knitting a high funnel sweater immediately.”
Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC, says: “Last year’s ambitious and bingeable hit ‘The Traitors’ with Claudia...
- 2/27/2023
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Smash hit gameshow The Traitors has been renewed for a second season by the BBC.
In one of the least surprising bits of commissioning news of the year so far, the pubcaster has opted to greenlight a 12-part series two of the Claudia Winkleman-hosted game show in which a group of “faithfuls” try and smoke out three “traitors” while living in a castle. The group compete in challenges and each night one is “banished” from the castle and another is “murdered” by the traitors. The word-of-mouth hit was all the British TV industry could talk about over Christmas, coming in for praise for its high-octane drama, diversity and range of authentic contestants.
The show attracted more than 3 million viewers per episode overnight for the BBC when it aired around Christmas time and was the biggest new series for young people of the year, according to the BBC. Produced by Studio Lambert in the UK,...
In one of the least surprising bits of commissioning news of the year so far, the pubcaster has opted to greenlight a 12-part series two of the Claudia Winkleman-hosted game show in which a group of “faithfuls” try and smoke out three “traitors” while living in a castle. The group compete in challenges and each night one is “banished” from the castle and another is “murdered” by the traitors. The word-of-mouth hit was all the British TV industry could talk about over Christmas, coming in for praise for its high-octane drama, diversity and range of authentic contestants.
The show attracted more than 3 million viewers per episode overnight for the BBC when it aired around Christmas time and was the biggest new series for young people of the year, according to the BBC. Produced by Studio Lambert in the UK,...
- 2/27/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock is forging ahead with more of its breakout unscripted series The Traitors.
The streamer has picked up a second season of the competition series, hosted by Alan Cumming. While per usual with streaming services, Peacock doesn’t share ratings data for its shows, The Traitors has scored positive critical reviews and strong word-of-mouth since its full season debuted Jan. 12.
Peacock will also air a reunion special from the season, hosted by Andy Cohen, on Feb. 28.
“The Traitors is an ambitious, highly addictive and spontaneous format that keeps contestants and viewers on their toes,” said Corie Henson, executive vp entertainment unscripted Content at NBCUniversal. “Alan Cumming is a well-dressed genius, the producers at Studio Lambert are brilliant storytellers and the show is the perfect mix of drama and suspense to keep our traitors and faithfuls craving more.”
The competition series, based on a Dutch format and produced by Studio Lambert...
The streamer has picked up a second season of the competition series, hosted by Alan Cumming. While per usual with streaming services, Peacock doesn’t share ratings data for its shows, The Traitors has scored positive critical reviews and strong word-of-mouth since its full season debuted Jan. 12.
Peacock will also air a reunion special from the season, hosted by Andy Cohen, on Feb. 28.
“The Traitors is an ambitious, highly addictive and spontaneous format that keeps contestants and viewers on their toes,” said Corie Henson, executive vp entertainment unscripted Content at NBCUniversal. “Alan Cumming is a well-dressed genius, the producers at Studio Lambert are brilliant storytellers and the show is the perfect mix of drama and suspense to keep our traitors and faithfuls craving more.”
The competition series, based on a Dutch format and produced by Studio Lambert...
- 2/2/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Peacock has renewed the reality show competition The Traitors for a second season.
The show hosted by Alan Cumming and set in the Scottish Highlands became the number one original reality series on the streamer. Peacock dropped all 10 episodes of the first season on January 12 of the celeb-feud competition that brought in reality stars and civilians vying for a grand prize of up to 250,000.
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Additionally, Peacock announced a Season 1 reunion special hosted by Bravo’s Andy Cohen that will stream on February 28.
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“The Traitors is an ambitious, highly addictive and spontaneous format that keeps contestants and viewers on their toes,...
The show hosted by Alan Cumming and set in the Scottish Highlands became the number one original reality series on the streamer. Peacock dropped all 10 episodes of the first season on January 12 of the celeb-feud competition that brought in reality stars and civilians vying for a grand prize of up to 250,000.
Related Story ‘The Traitors’ Season 1 Winner Has Been Crowned Related Story Annette Bening To Star In Peacock Limited Series 'Apples Never Fall' Related Story Peacock Continues Strategic Shift, Dropping Access To Free Tier For New Subscribers
Additionally, Peacock announced a Season 1 reunion special hosted by Bravo’s Andy Cohen that will stream on February 28.
Related: We’ll Be Back: Photo Gallery Of TV Series Renewed In 2023
“The Traitors is an ambitious, highly addictive and spontaneous format that keeps contestants and viewers on their toes,...
- 2/2/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Peacock has picked up “The Traitors” for a second season, the streamer announced on Thursday.
The renewal comes just on the heels of the show’s successful premiere. The series follows twenty contestants going head to head in a series of challenges to ultimately win a cash prize. Along the way, they must also figure out which of the three contestants among the group are “the traitors” with a plan to steal the prize from the other contestants coined “the faithful.” The streamer is touting the unscripted competition as its No. 1 original reality series.
“’The Traitors’ is an ambitious, highly addictive and spontaneous format that keeps contestants and viewers on their toes,” said Corie Henson, NBCUniversal’s EVP of entertainment unscripted content. “Alan Cumming is a well-dressed genius, the producers at Studio Lambert are brilliant storytellers and the show is the perfect mix of drama and suspense to keep our Traitors and Faithfuls craving more.
The renewal comes just on the heels of the show’s successful premiere. The series follows twenty contestants going head to head in a series of challenges to ultimately win a cash prize. Along the way, they must also figure out which of the three contestants among the group are “the traitors” with a plan to steal the prize from the other contestants coined “the faithful.” The streamer is touting the unscripted competition as its No. 1 original reality series.
“’The Traitors’ is an ambitious, highly addictive and spontaneous format that keeps contestants and viewers on their toes,” said Corie Henson, NBCUniversal’s EVP of entertainment unscripted content. “Alan Cumming is a well-dressed genius, the producers at Studio Lambert are brilliant storytellers and the show is the perfect mix of drama and suspense to keep our Traitors and Faithfuls craving more.
- 2/2/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has defended freezing cold conditions on an outdoor U.K. set where its real-life Squid Game unscripted series saw contestants sustain injuries while competing as winter temperatures plunged below zero.
On Wednesday, the streamer and its co-producers pushed back on claims in The Sun tabloid newspaper that players had been severely injured during production on a former air force base near Bedford, in England’s eastern region, during a rare cold snap.
“We care deeply about the health and safety of our cast and crew, and invested in all the appropriate safety procedures. While it was very cold on set — and participants were prepared for that — any claims of serious injury are untrue,” Netflix and Studio Lambert, which is co-producing Squid Game: The Challenge along with The Garden, said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
The unspecified freezing weather injuries on set took place during filming of the memorable Red Light,...
On Wednesday, the streamer and its co-producers pushed back on claims in The Sun tabloid newspaper that players had been severely injured during production on a former air force base near Bedford, in England’s eastern region, during a rare cold snap.
“We care deeply about the health and safety of our cast and crew, and invested in all the appropriate safety procedures. While it was very cold on set — and participants were prepared for that — any claims of serious injury are untrue,” Netflix and Studio Lambert, which is co-producing Squid Game: The Challenge along with The Garden, said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
The unspecified freezing weather injuries on set took place during filming of the memorable Red Light,...
- 1/25/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mystery, trickery, deception, strategy, betrayal and adventure all await viewers in Peacock’s new psychological thriller competition series “The Traitors.”
“Deep in the Scottish islands, there’s a castle were the faithful reside. Their goal, win a quarter of a million dollars,” says “The Traitors” host Alan Cumming in the trailer for the series which debut on Jan. 4. “But, hidden amongst them are three traitors. Exciting isn’t it?”
The series is set to premiere with all 10 episodes on Peacock Jan. 12, and will feature 20 contestants who are battling it out through a series of psychological challenges to see who takes home 250,000. “The catch? Three of the contestants coined ‘the traitors’ will devise a plan to steal the prize from the other contestants coined ‘the faithful,’ reads a description of the series.
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“Deep in the Scottish islands, there’s a castle were the faithful reside. Their goal, win a quarter of a million dollars,” says “The Traitors” host Alan Cumming in the trailer for the series which debut on Jan. 4. “But, hidden amongst them are three traitors. Exciting isn’t it?”
The series is set to premiere with all 10 episodes on Peacock Jan. 12, and will feature 20 contestants who are battling it out through a series of psychological challenges to see who takes home 250,000. “The catch? Three of the contestants coined ‘the traitors’ will devise a plan to steal the prize from the other contestants coined ‘the faithful,’ reads a description of the series.
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- 1/4/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
The dystopian drama “Squid Game” was such an enormous hit, it’s not a surprise that Netflix is turning the deadly game within the show into an actual competition — minus the killings, of course.
Netflix announced on Tuesday that they are launching “Squid Game: The Challenge,” in which 456 real players will enter the game for a chance to win 4.56 million.
“As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them,” the Netflix logline reads. “The stakes are high, but in this game the worst fate is going home empty-handed.”
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You can sign up now at SquidGameCasting.com. For the first round, only English-language speakers are being sought. The reality...
Netflix announced on Tuesday that they are launching “Squid Game: The Challenge,” in which 456 real players will enter the game for a chance to win 4.56 million.
“As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them,” the Netflix logline reads. “The stakes are high, but in this game the worst fate is going home empty-handed.”
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You can sign up now at SquidGameCasting.com. For the first round, only English-language speakers are being sought. The reality...
- 6/14/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Squid Game Season 2 may be a long way off, but Netflix has announced the next best thing.
A reality series!
The streamer is bringing the global phenomenon Squid Game to life with "the biggest reality competition series ever," Squid Game: The Challenge.
"With both the largest cast and lump sum cash prize in reality TV history, 456 real players will enter the game in pursuit of a life-changing reward of 4.56 million," the description reads.
"As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show - plus surprising new additions - their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them."
"The stakes are high, but in this game the worst fate is going home empty-handed."
Recruitment is open now at SquidGameCasting.com.
For this round, the Front Man is in search of English-language speakers from any part of the world.
“Squid Game...
A reality series!
The streamer is bringing the global phenomenon Squid Game to life with "the biggest reality competition series ever," Squid Game: The Challenge.
"With both the largest cast and lump sum cash prize in reality TV history, 456 real players will enter the game in pursuit of a life-changing reward of 4.56 million," the description reads.
"As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show - plus surprising new additions - their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them."
"The stakes are high, but in this game the worst fate is going home empty-handed."
Recruitment is open now at SquidGameCasting.com.
For this round, the Front Man is in search of English-language speakers from any part of the world.
“Squid Game...
- 6/14/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Welcome to the “Squid Game.”
Netflix has announced the reality competition series “Squid Game: The Challenge,” inspired by writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk’s record-breaking script drama. “The Challenge” marks the largest reality competition ever — so the streamer claims — with 456 real players and a historically high cash prize of 4.56 million.
Netflix’s Head of Global TV Bela Bajaria announced the reality series at Banff World Media Festival. With both the largest cast and lump sum cash prize in reality TV history, 456 players will enter the game in pursuit of a life-changing reward of 4.56 million as the streamer follows the model of “have a hit show, double down with a watered-down reality show spinoff of it, minus, you know, the actual killing.”
It’s also a staggering sum as Netflix right now goes up against investors, a dwindling subscriber base, and staff cuts.
The 10-episode competition series will be filmed in the U.
Netflix has announced the reality competition series “Squid Game: The Challenge,” inspired by writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk’s record-breaking script drama. “The Challenge” marks the largest reality competition ever — so the streamer claims — with 456 real players and a historically high cash prize of 4.56 million.
Netflix’s Head of Global TV Bela Bajaria announced the reality series at Banff World Media Festival. With both the largest cast and lump sum cash prize in reality TV history, 456 players will enter the game in pursuit of a life-changing reward of 4.56 million as the streamer follows the model of “have a hit show, double down with a watered-down reality show spinoff of it, minus, you know, the actual killing.”
It’s also a staggering sum as Netflix right now goes up against investors, a dwindling subscriber base, and staff cuts.
The 10-episode competition series will be filmed in the U.
- 6/14/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
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Netflix is staging a real-life Squid Game series that’s billed as “the biggest reality competition ever.”
The streamer announced a reality TV production based on its global dystopian smash at the Banff World Media Festival on Tuesday.
While the stakes won’t be life or death (presumably), Squid Game: The Challenge will have 456 players competing in a series of games for the chance to win 4.56 million. Netflix claims the payout is the largest lump-sum cash prize in TV history (though Fox’s X Factor has previously given out recording contracts worth 5 million), and that the show likewise also sports the largest competition series cast ever assembled.
“Squid Game took the world by storm with [director Hwang Dong-hyuk’s] captivating story and iconic imagery,” said Brandon Riegg, Netflix vp of unscripted and documentary series. “We’re grateful for his support as we turn the...
Netflix is staging a real-life Squid Game series that’s billed as “the biggest reality competition ever.”
The streamer announced a reality TV production based on its global dystopian smash at the Banff World Media Festival on Tuesday.
While the stakes won’t be life or death (presumably), Squid Game: The Challenge will have 456 players competing in a series of games for the chance to win 4.56 million. Netflix claims the payout is the largest lump-sum cash prize in TV history (though Fox’s X Factor has previously given out recording contracts worth 5 million), and that the show likewise also sports the largest competition series cast ever assembled.
“Squid Game took the world by storm with [director Hwang Dong-hyuk’s] captivating story and iconic imagery,” said Brandon Riegg, Netflix vp of unscripted and documentary series. “We’re grateful for his support as we turn the...
- 6/14/2022
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Squid Game is becoming reality.
The dystopian Korean drama series – Netflix’s biggest series ever – is being turned in to a reality competition series with 456 players competing (although presumably not being killed off).
Netflix has ordered ten-part series Squid Game: The Challenge, which will see English-language speakers from around the world compete for a 4.56M cash prize – the largest cash prize for a reality series.
The contestants will compete in a series of games inspired by the show plus some new ones and their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them. Casting is now underway.
It comes after the scripted series was officially renewed for a second season earlier this month.
Netflix’s Head of Global TV Bela Bajaria revealed the order at the Banff World Media Festival.
It will be produced by Studio Lambert, the All3Media-backed producer behind Netflix series such as The Circle,...
The dystopian Korean drama series – Netflix’s biggest series ever – is being turned in to a reality competition series with 456 players competing (although presumably not being killed off).
Netflix has ordered ten-part series Squid Game: The Challenge, which will see English-language speakers from around the world compete for a 4.56M cash prize – the largest cash prize for a reality series.
The contestants will compete in a series of games inspired by the show plus some new ones and their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them. Casting is now underway.
It comes after the scripted series was officially renewed for a second season earlier this month.
Netflix’s Head of Global TV Bela Bajaria revealed the order at the Banff World Media Festival.
It will be produced by Studio Lambert, the All3Media-backed producer behind Netflix series such as The Circle,...
- 6/14/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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