Fremantle Taking House of Secrets Format Global

Fremantle has acquired the international distribution rights, excluding Canada, for the reality competition format House of Secrets.

The genre-bending reality competition sees personal secrets, psychological gameplay and eerie suspense drive the ultimate battle for survival. The format is produced by the Canadian production company Sphere Media and is inspired by the French crime thriller series Aller Simple. House of Secrets will launch on Bell Media’s Crave streaming platform this spring.

In House of Secrets, ten contestants, each guarding a personal secret, enter an isolated cottage cut off from the outside world. Before the first player is dropped via a trapdoor, 15 secrets are revealed—ten true and five fabricated. To survive, they must separate fact from fiction.

Vasha Wallace, executive VP of global acquisitions and development for global entertainment at Fremantle, said: “We all have secrets, but the hardest part is keeping them. House of Secrets transforms this universal truth into a thrilling, high-stakes game where contestants must protect their own secrets while uncovering everyone else’s to win. Twists, mind games and strategy fuel every episode, keeping viewers constantly on edge. As well as that iconic moment of watching each contestant get dropped from the show through a trapdoor. With its distinct identity and immersive world, House of Secrets heightens the feeling of being trapped in a psychological thriller. It’s absolutely gripping—completely in the zeitgeist of high-concept, must-watch reality. It’s all about secrets, survival and strategy.”

Renaud Chassé, president of creation and French production at Sphere Media, said: “We are thrilled to launch this original format alongside a seasoned partner like Fremantle. This project holds a special place at Sphere Media: born from a compelling drama series that captivated a wide audience, it has evolved into a reality show that is both visceral and striking. With the invaluable collaboration of Bell Media and the original series creators, Bernard Dansereau, Annie Piérard and Étienne Piérard-Dansereau, we have crafted a gripping and immersive format that seamlessly blends the language of fiction with reality, drawing viewers into a truly unique universe.”