Netflix wants to cast you to compete in a real-life Squid Game.
In a dystopian twist, the streaming platform is literally turning its most-watched original series – which, as you might recall, involves a competition in which players perform a series of kids’ games, with the losers being murdered on the spot – into an actual reality show.
Like the fictional Squid Game, Squid: The Challenge will involve 456 contestants competing for a sum of money: in this case, $4.56 million – supposedly the largest prize in TV history. Netflix is calling it ‘the biggest reality competition series ever.
‘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,’ reads the Netflix statement. ‘The stakes are high, but in this game the worst fate is going home empty-handed.’
The casting page notes that ‘win or lose, all players will leave unscathed’, which is a relief to hear. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has apparently signed off on the idea.
The announcement comes as the not-real Squid Game recently confirmed it will be returning to Netflix for a second series.
The real show will shoot in the UK and is currently looking for English-speaking competitors from around the world. Are you really confident in your marble skills? Then go here to audition.
