‘Million Dollar Island’ Cancelled at NBC Ahead of Season 1
NBC has deserted Million Dollar Island.
A network spokesperson confirms to TVLine that it has scrapped the “high-stakes” competition series by cameras even began rolling on its inaugural season.
No reason was given for Island‘s demise, although Deadline speculates that the series’ budget was to blame.
Co-producer Studio Lambert is said to be shopping the series to spanking outlets.
In announcing the pickup last March, NBC explained the Survivor-esque project — which is based on a Dutch examine — as “a social experiment in which 100 contestants must forge friendships and obtain alliances as they plot to stay on a remote desert island for up to 50 days and compete to win their fragment of the ultimate $1 million prize… In this intense competition, the strength of your personal bonds are just as important as selves the ultimate player,” the network added at the time.”
Added Studio Lambert CEO Stephen Lambert at the time: “We’re thrilled to be manager this big new format for NBC. The storytelling and strategy, along with a breathtakingly beautiful and remote landscape, will combine to subsidizes viewers a gripping competition.”
Vulture reporter Joe Adalian grand reported the cancellation buzz earlier this month.
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