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popular reality series Physical The format is officially getting a French adaptation, launching on Netflix soon! Netflix France has confirmed this latest to spin From the format originating in South Korea, which already has two versions on Netflix, Italian, Mexican, Swedish and an American version are also on the way.
After a surprise roast format featuring the French soccer champions in June, Netflix France doubles down on unscripted territory with this latest adaptation Physical. The principle remains the same: 100 personalities are competing in a series of physical challenges until one of them is crowned the winner. The production company handling the project for France is Adventure Line Productions, an experienced production company known for large-scale game formats Koh-Lantachariot conversion of survivorand long lasting adventure game Fort Boyard.
Per Netflix:
“100 athletes of all ages and from completely different sporting backgrounds, including martial arts, bodybuilding, CrossFit, rugby, athletics, etc., will compete in a giant sporting competition, the goal of which will be to find out which athlete is in the best physical shape. Individually or as a team, they will take part in an “XXL Quest” that will put their abilities – stamina, endurance, strength, agility – to the test like never before. The winner of the competition takes home Will go to €200,000.”
Who is the first declared personality?
The mix of 100 candidates is believed to cast a wide net, and only the first few names were included in the announcement. they are:
On the content creator side, tibo inshape And ibratv The names that attract the most attention are. tibo inshape She has one of the largest followings for niche YouTube fitness-related videos and has demonstrated her success in numerous appearances and interviews in the French media. born in russia ibratv He specializes in pranks and focuses on mixed martial arts and boxing videos, which has earned him over 5 million subscribers. He has also participated in game shows twice ninja warrior; Both are among the most athletic candidates.
Other content manufacturers include:
- lebousuh (Fitness, Comedy and Interviews);
- Henry Tran (comedy);
- brox (e-sports streamer and ambassador);
- DaEtienne (Etienne Ca, former pro basketball player and streamer);
- alexis landot (Urban Climbing Expert);
- leo primal (Urbex YouTuber).
Official logo for the competition.
-For athletes, they include:
- Francis NgannouChampion MMA Fighter;
- Professional Fighters League Superstars cedric doumbayWho is also participating in the upcoming MMA-themed competition format L’Eren As a jury member;
- female judo champion roman deco;
- female judo champion Amandine Bouchard;
- Former French national handball player Luke Ablow;
- Christophe Lemaitrean elite runner;
- tennis player Benoit Paire;
- and Olympic boxing medalist Estelle Mousley.
One of the candidates, actor and rapper Hatik, was seen in the 2024 miniseries Anthracite. CR: Christine Tamlet/Netflix.
Finally, rappers and actors gene gab’1, Nonsense (cage), And Hatikwho was one of the leads of the 2024 French miniseries anthraciteand comedian ragnar le breton Are also included in the candidates.
Bosh (left), who plays fighter Ibrahim Ibarra in The Cage, has joined the top 100 competitors in Physical: France. CR: Alan Cohen/Netflix.
The show is now being prepared to premiere in the next few months at an undisclosed location.
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