Donegal Tik Tokstar Eric Roberts is one of 456 people believed to be competing to win $4.56 million in Squid Game: The Challenge.
The new show is due to hit Netflix on November 22 and is based around the fictional drama, Squid Game.
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Over 10 episodes 456 contestants will compete through a series of games inspired by the original show - plus surprising new additions. Their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.
Donegal funnyman Roberts, has become quite the social media star with his comedy videos, with almost 30 million likes.
The content creator, took part in BBC Sounds Big Comic Energy earlier this year and shot a number of hilarious videos on behalf of Donegal County Council and Donegal Tourism.
@ericroberts44 Leave me alone ♬ original sound - Eric Roberts
He's not the only Irish contestant audiences can be cheering for. A Netflix spokesperson teased "delighted to share the news that Irish players will be competing to win USD $4.56million – all will be revealed when you watch the show."
Squid Game: The Challenge is not the show’s second season. The reality series is inspired by the fictional show, but the Squid Game cast is not part of this production.
Although Squid Game: The Challenge doesn’t have the same life-or-death stakes as the game on the original show, The Challenge has nonetheless received criticism because of the way it was filmed. Many contestants required immediate medical attention after they were left standing in the cold for hours without food.
Squid Game: The Challenge will make its premiere on November 22, when the first five episodes will be released. The next batch of four episodes will be released on November 29, with the final screened on December 6.
