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Jun 14 5 tweets 3 min read
Netflix has greenlit "Squid Game: The Challenge,"a reality competition series based on the hit 2021 South Korean drama #SquidGame. bit.ly/3mKhfWU Image
According to Netflix, #SquidGameTheChallenge will be “the biggest reality competition series ever.” bit.ly/3mKhfWU Image
Just like the show — 456 players will compete for $4.56 million — the largest lump sum cash prize in reality TV history. bit.ly/3mKhfWU Image
Contestants will go through a series of games inspired by the original show, plus new additions, which are all intended to test their strategies. bit.ly/3mKhfWU Image
Recruitment for the series is currently open to English-language speakers from anywhere in the world. bit.ly/3mKhfWU Image

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