Netflix has confirmed an Italian adaptation of the popular Korean reality show, Physical: 100.
The Italian version, Physical Italia: da 100 a 1, includes stars like rugby player Mirco Bergamasco, Olympic diver Tania Cagnotto, actress Elisabetta Canalis, Olympic gymnast Jury Chechi, Olympic gold medalist swimmer Federica Pellegrini, actor Alvise Rigo, and Youtuber Luis Sal.
The original Korean series featured two seasons and starred a cast of top athletes, celebrities and elite military professionals facing off in grueling physical and mental quests. The series soared to the Netflix Top 10 list in over 80 countries.
Last week, Netflix confirmed that there will also be a U.S. spinoff, in addition to Physical: Asia — with the latter premiering this year.
The streamer said that the casting process for the Italian adaptation was extensive, with over 1,000 people contacted, 187 Zoom auditions conducted and 137 in-person callbacks held.
The 100 selected contestants range in age from 22 to 60, and come from a wide array of sporting disciplines, including triathlon, wrestling, American football, skeleton, Hyrox and Italian sport Calcio Storico Fiorentino.
The editorial curator of Physical Italia: da 100 a 1 is Roberta Briguglia, with Tommaso Marazza as project lead.
The writing team includes Lorenzo Campagnari, Valerio Trapasso, Christian Monaco, Federica Riva, Antonio Moreno, and Barbara Strambi.
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