Commissioned by Mediaset following the success of the first two Italian seasons, the show is being produced by RTI in association with Fremantle, alongside Glassman Media, The SpringHill Company and Universal Television Alternative Studio.
Fremantle has announced it will co-produce a new Italian adaptation of The Wall, the hit game show created by LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Andrew Glassman. The new version premiered on July 13 in Canale 5’s access prime time slot, hosted by Max Giusti.
Commissioned by Mediaset following the success of the first two Italian seasons, the show is being produced by RTI in association with Fremantle, alongside Glassman Media, The SpringHill Company and Universal Television Alternative Studio. Jessica Otazua serves as executive producer.
The format retains its signature 40-foot wall, where balls drop unpredictably to determine contestants’ winnings or losses. Each episode features a pair connected by family ties or friendship, who must combine knowledge, trust and strategy for a chance to win the top prize.
The new Italian edition also introduces a twist in the final round with the addition of the “Lucky Ball,” a decisive drop that can either add up to €100,000 to the contestants’ winnings or wipe out their accumulated prize entirely.
“The Wall continues to resonate with audiences around the world, and we are delighted to once again partner with Mediaset and Fremantle for its return to Italy. Its unique combination of knowledge, trust and high-stakes drama has made it a global success, and we look forward to audiences discovering this exciting new edition,” said Hannah Mabruk, Senior Vice President of Format Sales & Production at NBCUniversal Formats.
The Wall remains one of the most successful entertainment formats in the international market. To date, it has been adapted in 33 countries across Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East, with a total of 56 local versions commissioned worldwide.
