CBS has announced a nationwide open casting call for contestants for the upcoming prime time Candy Crush game show.
Those who have mastered the mobile game can now test their skills in front of a live studio audience.
All three versions of King’s Candy Crush games will be featured in the new hour long TV series produced by Lionsgate where teams of two will venture through the “Candy Kingdom” and “match three” as they go. Like the mobile app, the players will match candies in combination of three or more to win points, defeat obstacles and pass through more than 2,000 levels.
“I am thrilled to be turning one of the world’s most popular game franchises into a network television show,” says Matt Kunitz, Executive Producer of Candy Crush who has said that the franchise is one that mixes well with the type of shows that he likes to produce. Kunitz was behind ABC’s very popular Wipeout and NBC’s Fear Factor game shows. “As a Candy Crush Saga player myself, I am excited to amp up the action and visuals in our huge Candy Crush Arena.”
What the TV series will look like will remain to be seen. But, it could be pretty impressive.
“One of the most important things about making a hit show is the cast. We are looking for fun, outgoing, Candy Crush players who want to compete on the biggest, swipeable, interactive game board ever created. Contestants can look forward to lots of fun, games, and a big cash prize.”
“The Candy Crush franchise is a world-renowned property, so when the head of our interactive and games division, Peter Levin, brought this IP to Lionsgate, we instantly knew it would make an incredibly visual, physical and fun TV program,” said Kevin Beggs, Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group. “CBS is a leader in unscripted television, which makes it the ideal home for Candy Crush, and we’re very happy to have Matt shepherding the production as we partner with the team at King on this series with the tremendous second-screen potential.”
To apply for the show, go to CandyCrushCasting.com
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