Endemol Shine Sends The Wall to Germany

Endemol Shine Germany has been commissioned by Germany’s RTL to produce a local adaptation of the popular game-show format The Wall.

The Wall looks on as two teammates rely on luck and strategy for the chance to win a large cash prize. The show is an original U.S. format created and produced by Glassman Media and SpringHill Entertainment in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio. The seven-episode German version is due to debut on RTL later this year.

Lisa Perrin, the CEO of Creative Networks, commented: “The number one game show in the U.S. and France, where its launch on TFI was the highest-rated new launch for a game show in France since 2009, we’re thrilled to be partnering with RTL on this new adaptation. Having a hit game show is a hard-to-come-by currency right now and broadcasters love that it comes with an unbelievably strong track record.

“Packed with jeopardy and drama, this innovative format is highly adaptable and scalable and has huge potential for the international market. First adapted in France, we are also now looking at using the Paris set as a hub for other European productions.”

Marcus Wolter, the CEO of Endemol Shine Germany, noted: “The Wall is an extraordinary format which has become a breakout hit in the U.S. and France. We’re thrilled to be producing this for RTL and look forward to bringing this incredibly entertaining show to the German audience.”

Meredith Ahr, the president of Universal Television Alternative Studio, added: “The power and excitement of The Wall knows no boundaries. We’re thrilled with the show’s success in the U.S. and France, and that German viewers will now get to share in watching lives change with the drop of a ball.”