Squid Game: The Challenge reality show in the works from Netflix and Studio Lambert

Netflix is launching a reality competition series around Squid Game.

Squid Game: The Challenge, a 10-epsiode co-production with Studio Lambert, will see 456 real players enter the game in pursuit of a $4.56 million cash prize.

Contestants compete through a series of games inspired by the original show, plus some new additions, and recruitment is open now at SquidGameCasting.com.

“Squid Game took the world by storm with Director Hwang’s captivating story and iconic imagery,” said Brandon Riegg, VP of Unscripted and Documentary Series at Netflix.

“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, full of tension and twists, with the biggest ever cash prize at the end.”