is a Korean series that became the platform’s biggest hit in less than 12 days after its premiere. Following the punch, the creators decided to create a reality show based on the popular production. As reported by the participants of “Squid Game: The Challenge”, no one expected such difficult conditions in the program.
“Squid Game: The Challenge”. Participants reveal the extreme conditions on the set of the reality show
The new project is advertised by Netflix as “the greatest reality show in the history of television.” Casting for the first edition of “: The Challenge” was carried out in the summer of 2022, and the condition for participation in the program was the knowledge of English and the age of 21. 456 contestants got to participate in the show, who will compete for 4.56 million dollars. According to the British tabloid “The Sun”, recordings for the first season of the show have started, and the production plan is taking place on the grounds of a former air base in Great Britain.
“The Sun” managed to reach several people participating in the program. According to the reports of the show’s participants, the conditions on the production set are really difficult and some challenges ended with the intervention of emergency services. Participants compete in many difficult categories similar to those known from the series, thus agreeing to inhumane conditions and numerous inconveniences. “It was like a war zone. People left with tears in their eyes – one of the people about the task where the contestants had to stay still for several hours in -3 degrees Celsius. — The conditions were absolutely inhuman and had nothing to do with the game — another participant.
Netflix has responded to the allegations. The producers ensure that they care about the safety of the participants of the reality show
The creators of the controversial reality show decided to refer to the accusations, presenting a different version of events. The producers explained that during the implementation of the program, all precautions are taken, and the show crew cares about the safety of the participants of “Squid Game: The Challenge”. In addition, all people who were in the program were informed about the difficult conditions and extreme tasks that were prepared for the production.
Netflix, Studio Lambert and The Garden team prioritize the care of show attendees, with regular toilet, water and food breaks being standard production practice. All competitors were prepared for the fact that the pictures would be shot in low temperatures. The people agreed to these terms. Every precaution has been taken to ensure a safe game
– writes Netflix in a statement published in “The Sun”.
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Source: Gazeta
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