Netflix has announced a new reality competition series titled The Golden Ticket, inspired by Roald Dahl’s classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The Golden Ticket will see contestants seek to gain entry to a “retro-futuristic” chocolate factory  and then try to make it through all the challenges they will encounter, in what’s described as a high-stakes social experiment. Participants will adapt and strategize through games, tests and temptations that are designed to prove their resilience and ability to thrive in the candy-colored, retro-futuristic wonderland. The one catch being that only players who find a golden ticket will be allowed to enter the chocolate factory.

Jeff Gaspin, VP of unscripted at Netflix, said in a statement: “We are thrilled to bring the magic of The Chocolate Factory to life like never before. This one-of-a-kind reality competition blends adventure, strategy and social dynamics, creating an experience that is as captivating as it is unpredictable. For the first time, a lucky few won’t just have to imagine the experience — they’ll get to step inside the factory and live it.”

The Golden Ticket has now begun casting for contestants, with applications to appear on the show are now open to legal residents of United States who are at least 18 years or older. The filming location and premiere date have yet to be announced.

See a video clip featuring the series announcement: HERE.

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