MrBeast denies involvement in Netflix's 'Squid Game' reality show asserting he 'could have helped them', fans say 'they took his idea'

MrBeast said, 'Kind of funny because I learned so much from my filming of this and I probably could have helped them immensely'
PUBLISHED SEP 23, 2023
MrBeast expresses his thoughts on Netflix's version of 'Squid Game' (mrbeast/Instagram)
MrBeast expresses his thoughts on Netflix's version of 'Squid Game' (mrbeast/Instagram)

GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA: MrBeast, the undisputed YouTube king with an astonishing 185 million subscribers, made an appearance on platform 'X' to share his thoughts on Netflix's freshly unveiled teaser for the reality series 'Squid Game: The Challenge.'

In his comments, he clarified that he had no involvement with the show but expressed he could have helped if his assistance was needed.

MrBeast accepts the Favorite Male Creator award onstage during the 2023 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards at Microsoft Theater on March 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
MrBeast comments on Netflix's reality show version of Squid Game (GettyImages)

MrBeast is renowned for his record-breaking videos, which often feature enormous and entertaining challenges, as well as heartfelt philanthropic endeavors.

In the past, he was the first to adapt the blockbuster Korean drama series 'Squid Game' into a live-action game show.

MrBeast states he could have helped Netflix in making 'Squid Game' reality show

In 2021, MrBeast released his highly anticipated video titled '$456,000 Squid Game In Real Life!' The video followed the same format featured in the Korean drama series 'Squid Game,' with 456 participants competing for the grand prize.

The video achieved remarkable success, garnering an astonishing 501 million views.

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: MrBeast attends TikTok House Party at VidCon 2022 at a private venue
MrBeast's version of Korean drama series 'Squid Game' was a big success (GettyImages)

During a recent event, Netflix unveiled the teaser for their reality TV show 'Squid Game: The Challenge,' which seeks to capture the essence of the original Korean drama. Before the show's release, there had been concerns regarding safety measures on the set.

When commenting on the teaser, MrBeast mentioned that he was not involved in the project.



 

He humorously remarked that it was interesting because he had gained valuable experience from filming his version and believed he could have provided substantial assistance to Netflix, even offering his assistance for free.

Global YouTube star MrBeast poses with fans at the launch of the first physical MrBeast Burger Restaurant at American Dream on September 4, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
MrBeast asserts he learned a lot by making his game show version of Squid Game (GettyImages)

MrBeast wrote, "I’m not involved. Kind of funny because I learned so much from my filming of this and I probably could have helped them immensely (and would have done it for free haha)"



 

MrBeast's fans assert Netflix is afraid of the YouTuber

After MrBeast commented on the teaser of Netflix's adaptation of Squid Game, numerous users stepped forward to share their opinions regarding his statements.

One user wrote, "They literally just took his idea, saw its potential & ran with it."

Another user wrote, "Seems like a huge miss to not consult you—care to share some of the lessons you learned from your Squid Games video with 𝕏?"

Global YouTube star MrBeast attends the launch of the first physical MrBeast Burger Restaurant at American Dream on September 4, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
MrBeast's fans say that Netflix took YouTuber's idea of making a reality show version of Squid Game (GettyImages)

A user stated, "They are afraid of you."

A user commented, "That's what I'm over here saying. @netflix missed a Golden opportunity to mix the 2 communities in such a positive way. And the content!"



 



 



 



 

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