Contestants in the reality show inspired by the hit series “Squid Game” are planning to sue the producers of the show, which airs on Netflix, claiming they suffered from hypothermia during filming.
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The managing director of British law firm Express Solicitors said on Friday he had sent letters of claim seeking compensation on behalf of participants injured during filming last January.
“Depending on what [les participants] told us, [les producteurs] have pushed the boundaries of safety in the name of entertainment. Production companies must ensure that health and safety protocols in their programs do not put anyone at risk,” said Daniel Slade.
According to British media, the claims are related to the filming of the reality show’s first game, which in turn is inspired by the first deadly game people face in the South Korean series.
During filming in the United Kingdom, participants had to play a game of “One, Two, Three, Sun” (“Red Light, Green Light” in English), a game in which participants had to cross a field while remaining completely immobile made The game leader turns around.
However, filming took place during a cold snap.
Mr Slade told The Guardian newspaper that one of his clients described “seeing a person passed out, then people shouting for nurses”. Another person was said to be so cold that her hand turned purple.
The allegations were rejected by the producers, but Netflix had already admitted that three participants needed medical attention, the specialist publication “Deadline” pointed out.
The reality show “The Squid Game: The Challenge” debuted on Netflix this week. The series follows the journey of 456 contestants as they complete various series-inspired challenges in hopes of getting their hands on a $4.56 million (approximately CAN$6.2 million) prize pool.