Alan Ritchson Stars in Bunim/Murray’s New Netflix Survival Series

Filmogaz.com reports that Alan Ritchson will lead an untitled survival competition series for Netflix. This will be his first time fronting an unscripted show.

Series premise

The format drops well-known creators and headline-makers into the wilderness. Ritchson, an avid survivalist, will guide and judge their performance.

With comforts removed, contestants must decide whether to endure or fold under pressure. The logline promises contests, alliances, and clashing egos.

Production and creative team

Bunim/Murray Productions is producing the project. The company is known for MTV’s The Challenge and Hulu’s Vanderpump Villa.

Its credits also include Lifetime’s The Chrisleys: Back To Reality. Bunim/Murray previously produced I Survived Bear Grylls, which ran one season on TBS.

• Executive producers: Alan Ritchson, Julie Pizzi, Rupert Dobson, Gayani Wanigaratne.
• Jay Bienstock serves as showrunner and executive producer.
• John Faratzis is credited as co-executive producer.

Context within Netflix’s survival slate

Netflix has had success in the survival genre. Outlast, from executive producer Jason Bateman, is set in Alaska and earned a renewal for a third season.

The History Channel series Alone also found a large audience on Netflix and has reached its eleventh season.

Alan Ritchson’s recent work

Ritchson is heading into season four of Reacher, where he also serves as an executive producer. He recently appeared in the feature War Machine.

His upcoming film credits include The Runner opposite Owen Wilson, directed by Scott Waughm, and The Man With The Bag opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger.

• Motor City — co-starring Shailene Woodley and Ben Foster.
• Playdate — an action buddy comedy with Kevin James.
• He first reached mainstream attention over twenty years ago on season three of American Idol.

Industry note

Some outlets are already tagging coverage with the phrase Alan Ritchson Stars in Bunim/Murray’s New Netflix Survival Series. The project adds a high-profile name to Netflix’s reality catalog.

Ritchson is represented by Range and WME. His legal representation includes Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller, Gellman, Meigs & Fox.