For generations, Monopoly has let gamers dream of turning into actual property tycoons. Now, Netflix is popping that fantasy right into a $2 million actuality competitors.
Netflix and Hasbro are bringing the 91-year-old sport to life, inviting 12 folks to affix in as contestants on a present based mostly on Monopoly.
The contestants are set to step instantly right into a life-size model of Monopoly’s City Sq., the made-up world that fills the sport’s enjoying board. However the winner won’t simply get bragging rights and Monopoly cash, they’ll get a $2 million prize.
The collection is produced by Studio Lambert, the identical producers behind the Squid Sport actuality TV adaptation—Squid Sport: The Problem—and also will embrace government producers Gabriel Marano and Zachary Edwin, Hasbro Leisure’s head of tv and head of unscripted tv, respectively.
Strolling round Marvin Gardens or St. James Place—a few of the iconic areas from the unique board—contestants might want to purchase up actual property and companies like electrical firms or a lodge with the intention to advance within the sport. Like when enjoying at dwelling, rivals will be capable to buy properties, negotiate offers with others, and earn cash. And certainly one of Monopoly’s most recognizable options may also come to life—the prospect of going to jail as a consequence of a mistaken transfer.
As the sport advances, those that grow to be bankrupt might be eradicated till one mogul is left standing to take dwelling the prize.
These wishing to take part should be authorized residents of the U.S., 21 years or older with a legitimate passport, and accessible to movie for 3 weeks. People could apply for casting via the official casting website.
Whereas no particular air date has been introduced but, the collection is about to premiere within the fall of 2027. The present follows Netflix’s broader technique of unscripted diversifications of cinematic universes and board video games, together with a forthcoming actuality adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Manufacturing facility known as Wonka’s The Golden Ticket.
Netflix received the rights to supply a actuality present based mostly on Monopoly back in 2025. Whereas a separate challenge, Netflix additionally has plans for a film adaptation of Monopoly, in partnership with Margot Robbie’s manufacturing firm LuckyChap Leisure.
