May 14, 2026

Netflix opens recruitment for ‘Squid Game’ reality show, 456 players to compete for $4.56m

By Damilola A.

Netflix has announced a reality competition titled Squid Game: The Challenge.

The streaming made this announcement in a statement released on Tuesday.

According to the statement, 456 players will be recruited to compete for $4.56 million prize money.

“With the largest cast in reality TV history, 456 real players will enter the game in pursuit of a life-changing cash prize of $4.56 million. Do you have what it takes to win Squid Game?” it reads.

“For this round, the Front Man is in search of English-language speakers from any part of the world.

“The stakes are high, but in this game, the worst fate is going home empty-handed.”

It can be recalled that this is coming after Netflix teased a second season for the survival drama series.

Interested persons can apply to partake in the reality game via SquidGameCasting.com.

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