Netflix announce a third Squid Game show days after second series reveal – but there’s a twist
NETFLIX is creating a real life version of its gory drama Squid Game - with the biggest cash prize in TV history up for grabs.
The South Korean show stunned the world last year with its depiction of a bloody contest where competitors were killed as they tried to win a jackpot payout.
Now the streaming giant that aired the show has created a spin-off series, Squid Games: The Challenge, based on the sick games - only nobody will end up dead.
It will feature 456 players taking part, each battling to bag the ultimate prize of £3.8m over ten episodes.
They will take part in trials similar to those featured in the show created by director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who's backed the new interpretation.
Netflix boss Brandon Riegg said: “Squid Game took the world by storm with his captivating story and iconic imagery.
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"We’re grateful for his support as we turn the fictional world into reality in this massive competition and social experiment.
"Fans of the drama series are in for a fascinating and unpredictable journey as our 456 real world contestants navigate the biggest competition series ever.
"It will be full of tension and twists, with the biggest-ever cash prize at the end."
The news, which was revealed yesterday at the Banff World Media Festival in Canada, comes just after it was announced there would be a sequel of the original drama series.
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Since its explosive debut last year, the series has surpassed all expectations.
The second season of Squid Game is still awaiting an official release date.
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