France Télévisions has commissioned a local version of Primitives’ adventure reality format The Expedition.
The show has run for three eight-episode seasons in Belgium on Play 4 and STREAMZ, produced by Roses are Blue, following eight celebrities as they navigate extreme environments.
The French take is set for the winter season, having wrapped filming in Greenland earlier this year by Warner Bros. International Television Production France.
“This show has been, by far, one of the toughest I’ve ever had to oversee,” said Bruno Henriquet, president at WBITVP France. “From geopolitical uncertainties to extreme, even by local standards, weather conditions, we had it all. But I think that the best answer and true testament to the strength of this format is that even with all this turmoil, what truly shines is the human adventure. Seeing those celebrities under a new light, sharing both a personal and a common goal, pushing themselves to their limits… will make viewers feel like they are in the Expedition themselves…But let’s not forget our main character: Greenland. Such a beautiful setting with awe-inspiring landscapes, and the best possible backdrop for such a great adventure. Can’t wait to share this wonderful and emotional show to the French audience.”
Simone de Pruyssenaere de la Woestyne, MD at Primitives, added, “We’re incredibly proud to see The Expedition make its first international journey with such outstanding partners in France Télévisions and Warner Bros. France. The format’s unique blend of spectacular adventure and authentic human storytelling has resonated strongly with Belgian audiences, and we’re thrilled to see it travel to a major international market for the very first time. This commission marks an important milestone for the format, and we can’t wait for French viewers to embark on the journey themselves.”
