In 2022 US network Fox commissioned Minnow Films to make their own version of hit British Channel 4 series SAS Who Dares Wins. Featuring 16 celebrities, candidates put themselves through the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the actual Special Forces selection process. There are no votes, and no eliminations – just survival in the Jordanian desert.
The 16 celebrity recruits were Danny Amendola, Mel B, Hannah Brown, Tyler Florence, Kate Gosselin, Dwight Howard, Montell Jordan, Gus Kenworthy, Nastia Liukin, Carli Lloyd, Beverley Mitchell, Kenya Moore, Mike Piazza, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Anthony Scaramucci and Jamie Lynn Spears.
Having been a director on the first series of SAS Who Dares Wins, I couldn't resist the chance to come back and conduct all of the master interviews of the 16 celebrities. Had the challenge of ‘breaking’ my childhood hero, Hall of Famer and former LA Dodger catcher Mike Piazza.
Trailer copyright Minnow Films/FOX
Credits
Production Company: Minnow Films
Executive Producer: Sophie Leanard
Show Runner: Becky Clarke
Series Producer: Richard Cracknell
Master Interview Director: Nick Leader