after The first five episodes of “Squid Game: Challenge” (“Squid Game: Challenge” in English) There are only 197 contestants left, but initially there were 457 participants, just like in the successful game Korean Netflix series It was created by Hwang Dong Hyuk.
As stated on the official page of the reality show It’s about “People of all ages, identities and backgrounds from around the world will test themselves in a series of physical and mental challenges to win the highest sum of $4.56 million.“, which was demoted after the premiere.
So, What are the requirements to participate in?Squid game: ChallengeHow were the 456 participants selected? In a conversation with Entertainment WeeklyProducers John Hay, Tony Ireland and Stephen Yemoah shared some details.
More than 80,000 people have applied to participate in the “Squid Game: Challenge” (Image: Netflix)
How were the 456 contestants selected for “The Squid Game: Challenge”?
“We had three selection teams; A normal reality show would have one. We had three great directorstwo in the US (one on the east coast and one on the west coast), and then we also had a team in the UK that was tasked with selecting contestants from the UK and from around the world, so we had a huge reach around the world.Ireland noticed.
Likewise, he made clear the divide between the American and international staff. “I think we’re more biased towards American cast members, but we still have Brits and foreigners. We invited people to apply and potential contestants then filled out online application forms. They had to submit a video and explain why they wanted to do the show, and then our casting team contacted them, found out more about them, and assessed whether they would be a good fit for the show.“.
For his part, John Hay added:We received more than 80 thousand applications from people. We were looking for the same things you would look for in any casting, but everything was an unusual size. The game is a test of human nature, so you want as many people as possible to play it and reveal themselves in the process.“.
“Yes, the challenge was to choose 456 people, any of whom deserved to win. This is not something we’ve had to do before and it was quite extraordinaryTony Ireland reiterated.
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Some of the 456 participants in the reality show “The Squid Game: The Challenge” (Image: Netflix)
Requirements to participate in “Squid Game: Challenge”
These were the basic requirements for participating in the reality show.”Squid game: Challenge“:
- You must be 21 years of age or older.
- Full availability to attend shoots of 4 weeks or more in early 2023.
- He must have a valid passport while photographing.
- You do not work for Netflix or its associated studios or be associated with anyone who does.
- Upload a one-minute video explaining your strategy and what you will do with the money if you win.
- Take a picture of yourself with the camera like the participants in the series.
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