Endemol has teamed up with the Mars One astronaut training programme to film the progress in attempting to create a human colony on the red planet.
Endemol’s non-scripted production company Darlow Smithson Productions (DSP) aims to produce a ‘worldwide television event’, as they film the 100 candidate astronauts through their training from the start up until the Mars One mission is ready to launch.
Mars One had more than 200,000 applicants, who applied to be part of the programme and spend the rest of their lives on Mars, which they already whittled down to the 705, and will streamline further to the 100 that will be filmed by DSP.
Bas Lansdorp, Co-founder & CEO of Mars One said:
“Bringing the story of our incredibly brave aspiring Martians to the world now officially begins with what we feel is a perfect partnership. Our team felt all along that we needed a partner whose strength lies in factual storytelling to an international audience. DSP will provide that to Mars One, while allowing our selection committee to maintain control of the applicant selection process. This really is a perfect fit for both of us!”
Iain Riddick, DSP’s Head of Special Projects and Digital Media, added:
“It is a great privilege for DSP to be chosen to exclusively follow the incredible journeys of those who will make humankind’s first footprint on Mars. This has to be the world’s toughest job interview for what is without question a world-first opportunity and the human stories that emerge will captivate and inspire generations across the globe.”
