The tests in Squid Game: The Challenge exceeded the limits of risk, exposing the participants’ lives, just as in fiction. According to the contestants, during the filming, there was negligence on the part of the production, which led them to take legal action against them and Netflix.
Why Sid Contestants Sue the Production of Squid Game: The Challenge?
Two of the participants of the reality show, under anonymity, accused Netflix and the production of having been exposed to extreme cold conditions that caused them hypothermia and nerve damage. The contestants said they were forced to remain immobile for long periods, which caused them terrible pain.
In addition, they claim that their mental health was also affected as they faced games with an intensity that kept them in constant tension. This has unleashed a strong controversy among users in social networks, considering that they did not guarantee the welfare of those who accepted to be part of the project.
Production Responds to Claims Against Squid Game: The Challenge
Following the accusations faced by the program aired on Netflix, a spokesperson for Squid Game: The Challenge, revealed that, so far, they have not received any formal lawsuit. They also stressed that the welfare and safety of the participants have always been a priority. However, the statements of those who lived through this “hell”, as many consider it, show a completely different picture.
It should be noted that in February 2023, the reality show underwent a safety inspection after some medical incidents that occurred on the set. At that time, Britain’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recalled the need for proper risk planning, although no further action was taken, assuring that “it was not necessary.”
This story was written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva
