The winner of Beast Games, MrBeast‘s upcoming Prime Video reality competition show, is set to take home TV’s most expensive cash prize — $5 million USD.
According to Variety, the $5 million USD reward is “believed to be the largest single payout ever in TV history.” Details of Beast Games’ challenges are yet to be announced, but Prime Video has stated that 1,000 contestants will be fighting for the cash prize in a “fast-paced and high-production format.”
“My goal is to make the greatest show possible and prove YouTubers and creators can succeed on other platforms,” MrBeast said in a statement. “Amazon gave me the creative control I need to try and make it happen. I hope to make the YouTube community proud.”
Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios, added, “MrBeast has captured the attention and imagination of fans of all ages, from all walks of life, and all over the world. We are excited to work with Jimmy and his talented team to bring his brilliant, high production, and stakes-raising concepts to Beast Games for our global customers to experience.”
“When MrBeast first told us about his concept for the show, we were blown away by his ambition to make Beast Games the biggest reality competition series ever,” Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, shared.
Stay tuned for an official trailer and release date.
