‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix, Casting Now Open
Netflix has renewed the reality show 'Squid Game: The Challenge' for a second season.
Netflix Renews 'Squid Game: The Challenge' for Season 2
Netflix has officially renewed the reality show 'Squid Game: The Challenge' for a second season. The announcement came ahead of the Season 1 finale, where one contestant will win $4.56 million. The show has captivated audiences with its intense games, alliances, and betrayals.
After nine episodes, only three contestants remain: Mai (Player 287), Phil (Player 451), and Sam (Player 016). The decision to greenlight Season 2 was made based on the success and ambition of the first season. Brandon Riegg, Netflix's VP of Nonfiction Series, expressed excitement about continuing the 'Squid Game' franchise and working with the team in Korea and the show's producers.
Season 1 Finale and Viewer Numbers
The Season 1 finale of 'Squid Game: The Challenge' will air on Netflix on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. The show has consistently ranked as the No. 1 English-language show on Netflix for the past two weeks. It garnered 20.5 million views in its first week and 11.4 million in its second.
Additionally, the mainline 'Squid Game' series holds the record for Netflix's most popular show with 1.65 billion view hours in the first 28 days after its premiere in September 2021. The success of the series led to the renewal of Season 2, which will be created by Hwang Dong-hyuk.
Production Details and Casting
'Squid Game: The Challenge' is a co-production between Studio Lambert ('The Circle') and The Garden ('24 Hours in A&E'), both part of ITV Studios. The executive producers include Nicola Brown (The Garden), Tim Harcourt (Studio Lambert), John Hay (The Garden), Toni Ireland (Studio Lambert), Anna Kidd, Stephen Lambert (Studio Lambert), Louise Peet, Nia Yemoh (Studio Lambert), and Stephen Yemoh (Studio Lambert).
Casting for Season 2 of 'Squid Game: The Challenge' is now open at SquidGameCasting.com. This presents an opportunity for new contestants to participate in the epic competition series. As the show continues to gain popularity, fans eagerly await the next installment of thrilling games and high-stakes challenges.
