Think you could win 'Squid Game?' Netflix is looking for 456 people to play 'Squid Game: The Challenge,' a reality competition based on the hit series with a $4.56 million jackpot at stake. This is what you need to know to apply.
The Korean survival drama “Squid Game” captured the world’s attention when it hit Netflix NFLX, -1.27% last year. The fictional series pit desperate men and women on the verge of financial ruin against each other in a deadly battle royale for roughly $38 million . It struck a chord with viewers by tapping into the financial pain and income inequality much of the world was grappling with in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, the bright costumes and visuals were instantly iconic.
So it was only a matter of time before the dystopian series became a real-life reality show. In fact, there were scattered reports of “Squid Game”-inspired competitive events at bars and restaurants in the wake of the show’s success. Netflix announced Tuesday that it’s given the green light to a new “Squid Game: The Challenge” series — which it’s calling “the biggest reality competition ever” — with an open casting call for contestants at SquidGameCasting.com.
The open casting call is looking for English-language speakers from any part of the world. The U.S. casting site, in particular, requires all potential players be at least 21 years old, and have the right to legally reside in the U.S. They must be available to participate in the program for up to four weeks, which is anticipated to be in early 2023, although this could change. And they need a valid passport, and the ability to travel to all locations as specified by the show’s producers.
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