"Squid Game" participants want to sue Netflix
Netflix is pushing the boundaries of safety in the name of entertainment - this is the accusation made by some contestants in "Squid Game: The Challenge". Their participation in the reality show has had serious health consequences.
The first five episodes of the reality show "Squid Game: The Challenge" have been available on Netflix since November 22. The format is based on the successful series "Squid Game". Following previous media reports about difficult conditions on the set of the reality TV competition, in which 456 players compete for prize money of 4.56 million US dollars, two contestants have once again made allegations and are demanding compensation.
The British law firm "Express Solicitors", which specializes in personal injury, has been commissioned for this purpose. The contestants claim that they suffered injuries during the filming of the new show due to poor standards - including hypothermia and nerve damage. In a statement, it says that letters were written on behalf of the allegedly injured contestants: "We have been told that they pushed the boundaries of safety in the name of entertainment. Production companies must ensure that health and safety standards in their shows do not put people at risk."
As the industry magazine "The Hollywood Reporter" reports, "Express Solicitors" is currently representing two candidates, but is in contact with others. They are currently gathering further evidence and will also file a lawsuit if necessary.
There had already been media reports about the shooting at the beginning of the year. During filming in the UK, the participants had to endure temperatures of -3 degrees Celsius, for example, as the tabloid newspaper "The Sun" reported in January, citing participants. It was an "icy nightmare" and at least one exhausted contestant allegedly had to be carried off on a stretcher, according to an eyewitness.
In February, "Rolling Stone" spoke of "inhumane conditions". At least ten people are said to have collapsed during the shoot. During the "red light, green light" game familiar from the original, the candidates spent "up to nine hours in a freezing hangar". Netflix itself confirmed that three participants required medical treatment.
The first sentence: "Despite the controversies regarding safety concerns, viewers continue to stream "Squid Game: The Challenge" on Netflix, eager to be entertained."
The second sentence: "In response to the legal action, Netflix may need to reevaluate its approach to entertainment, ensuring it prioritizes contestant safety while maintaining the appeal of its content."
Source: www.ntv.de
