the creator of the game of squidHwang Dong-hyuk, the brand new Emmy winner this Monday, has already given the green light to the reality show based on the series, Squid game: the challenge (The squid game: the challenge). The Netflix cycle, recently in the casting phase and without a release date, will have a luscious cash prize, and the figure would be about 4.5 million dollars.

“Yes, the reality show is on the air, I met the creator yesterday and he had a lot of questions for me. I hope you will continue with my vision and intention as much as possible, ”Hwang Dong-hyuk was honest Monday night backstage at the 2022 Emmys.

“Although our show has a very strong message and I know that many might worry about transferring it to a reality show with a cash prizeI think when you take things too seriously, you’re not doing the entertainment industry any favors, ”Dong-hyuk continued.

“It doesn’t really set a great precedent. I would say all these breeding efforts will give new meaning to the industry and I hope it brings a new direction to the industry”, Closed the father of the creature.

The biggest reality show in history

With 456 competitors in action, The squid game: the challenge is already starting to promote itself as the biggest reality show in history. Contestants will compete through a series of games inspired by the original show, while new additions, strategies, alliances and characters will be put to the test as contestants are eliminated.

“the game of squid (squid game) took the world by storm with director Hwang’s captivating story and iconic visuals. We are grateful for your support like we have turned the imaginary world into reality in this massive competition and social experiment “explains Brandon Riegg, Netflix’s vice president of documentaries and unscripted series.

“Fans of the series expect a fascinating and unpredictable journey as our 456 contestants go through the biggest reality show in history – full of tension and surprises – with the biggest prize money at the end of it all.” The 10-episode reality show will be shot in the UK.

The Emmys, the glory and after …

Squid game just made history at the 2022 Emmy Awards with Hwang winning the Best Director award for the pilot episode, Red light, green light. Leading star Lee Jung-Jae became the first Asian actor to win the Best Actor Award for a Drama Series.