Rob Mariano – a.okay.a. Survivor legend Boston Rob – has made a reputation for himself on actuality tv as a prime competitor, and now he is bringing these abilities to NBC as a part of a really new tackle a present. NBC is bringing again Deal or No Deal with a Survivor-like twist, so who higher than Boston Rob to journey to an island to take part? With new particulars and a trailer for Deal or No Deal Island now accessible, I discovered myself pondering again to what he beforehand informed CinemaBlend about unscripted TV.
Deal Or No Deal Island
Viewers who watched the unique run of Deal or No Deal could think about a closed studio set with fashions holding briefcases hiding money prize quantities, and the brand new take is not simply going to be the identical previous format set on an island. Hosted by Joe Manganiello, the Island incarnation of Deal or No Deal will function 13 opponents who must full challenges to win briefcases to also have a shot at taking part in the sport to win prize cash. Briefcases are hidden all through the island setting.
And taking part in the sport is not going to the identical as the unique even as soon as briefcases have been retrieved! The participant with the highest-value case will select one other participant to enter “The Temple” after gaining immunity for themselves. The participant who was chosen will then play a spherical of Deal or No Deal, with the consequence of a “unhealthy deal” being elimination from the island. On the plus aspect, a “whole lot” offers that participant the facility to decide on who to remove.
The totals from every spherical will likely be mixed into a gaggle pot that grows because the season continues, giving the opponents a lot of motivation to maintain braving the challenges. And because the trailer makes clear, the challenges are going to be formidable. Have a look:
Effectively, I for one most likely would have been eradicated after the snakes have been launched, however I am not a Survivor legend like Boston Rob Mariano! After all, the opponents can have extra than simply snakes and heights to cope with, because the Banker will hold elevating the stakes with challenges that contain technique… and greed. Mariano additionally is not the one actuality TV acquainted face who will take part; former Deal or No Deal briefcase mannequin Claudia Jordan can be within the operating for the money prize.
On the entire, Deal or No Deal Island is not Survivor 2.0, however I am guessing that Boston Rob undoubtedly has an edge in relation to gameplay, and that might put a goal on his again.
What Boston Rob Advised CinemaBlend
As quickly as I noticed the information that Boston Rob Mariano landed a brand new unscripted gig, I discovered myself flashing again to after I spoke to him a few totally different present: CBS’ Secret Celeb Renovation, the place he went from a star visitor to a member of the design workforce. He did so with not solely a number of seasons of Survivor to his title, but additionally two seasons of The Superb Race, with Secret Celeb Renovation really reuniting him with The Superb Race‘s Phil Keoghan.
And whereas Secret Celeb Renovation undoubtedly does not require Mariano to brush off his Survivor expertise on an island, he opened up about each Survivor and The Superb Race increasing to super-sized episodes. I spoke with him over the summer season, when the WGA writers strike was nonetheless ongoing and unscripted fare was taking up tv. Once I requested for his ideas on TV’s shift to unscripted on the time, he shared:
I grew up within the unscripted sport. That is the place it began for me. I really feel prefer to me, it is extra actual, it is extra pure. You are capturing what’s really taking place. Clearly, there’s a spot for scripted exhibits additionally that I get pleasure from… I’ve all the time been within the scripted world. I am not a skilled actor. I did not go to performing faculty, so I perceive this world slightly higher.
I might say that the trailer for Deal or No Deal Island makes it clear that Boston Rob Mariano undoubtedly understands the world of island competitors! He made his unscripted TV debut again in 2001 as a part of Survivor Season 4, a.okay.a. Survivor: Marquesas. He would go on to compete in one other six seasons and function mentor in Survivor: Island of the Idols. All issues thought-about, he looks as if he’d be an amazing ally to have on Deal or No Deal Island, however how sturdy can alliances be in relation to briefcases of money?
Deal or No Deal Island will premiere within the 2024 TV schedule on Monday, February 26 at 9:30 p.m. ET earlier than shifting to its common Monday night time time slot of 10 p.m. ET on March 4, however you will get a sneak peek with a 30-minute preview on Saturday, January 13 following NBC’s broadcast of the NFL Wildcard sport. The collection may also be accessible streaming with a Peacock Premium subscription. Plus, you’ll find Boston Rob Mariano’s seasons of Survivor and Secret Celeb Renovation streaming by way of Paramount+ subscription.
