A new reality series called “Flat Earthers” will pay its players cash if they can convince a panel of (real) experts that the world is flat. Good luck with that.
IndieWire can be exclusive to reveal that the recently launched streaming service The Network is in active production on “Flat Earthers” and will launch all 10 episodes in December.
“Flat Earthers” is described as part docuseries, part competition show, and it will follow five families who each sincerely believe the Earth is flat.
But instead of just documenting their exploits, the families will each receive $50,000 in funding for research and will ultimately present their findings to a panel of scientists, theologians and cartographers.
If they can convince a majority of the panel members that the Earth is indeed flat, they will receive a cash prize. The amount of the cash prize has not been announced. It probably doesn’t even need to be decided.
There may not be a “winner” of the series – we’re betting on that! – but the idea is to highlight the growing group of Americans who believe the Earth is flat. The series aims to shed light on how theories like these are gaining traction in the US and around the world. Mandela Effecters, you might want to sit this out.
“As we continue to deliver free premium content to audiences, we are excited to announce this bold and genre-busting docuseries,” said Aram Rappaport, creator of The Network, in a statement.
“The Flat Earth phenomenon continues to grow on a global level. ‘Flat Earthers’ will provide a fascinating look into the psyche of the human condition and what drives belief systems worldwide.”
