Banijay Entertainment closed the first international adaptation of the thrilling strategy game show, "The Fortune Hotel." Produced by Meter/Jarowskij for TV4, this marks the show’s European debut. Originally created and produced by Tuesday’s Child for ITV1 and ITVX in 2024, Banijay Rights handles global distribution. Meter/Jarowskij is renowned for delivering audiences in Sweden with iconic non-scripted formats including "MasterChef", "SAS: Who Dares Wins," "Good Luck Guys," "LEGO Masters" (also from Tuesday’s Child), "Fort Boyard," and locally-created titles like "Wild Kids and Luxury Trap."
Helen Greatorex, Head of Format Acquisitions, Banijay Entertainment, said: “Following its success in the UK, and with a second season already in the works, "The Fortune Hotel" has proven to masterfully balance suspense, entertainment, and drama. Given its previous performance, it’s great to see it begin its international journey in Sweden, with more deals on the horizon.”
Madelene Hansson, CEO Meter/Jarowskij, added: “With its perfect blend of strategy, fortune, and glamour, "The Fortune Hotel" has all the elements to make it a stand-out hit. Audiences in Sweden have a passion for smart, strategic reality formats, and the lavish hotel setting provides the perfect backdrop for this compulsive game.”
Niklas Vestberg, Head of Formats and Development, TV4, said: “We look forward to bringing the luxurious and captivating world of "The Fortune Hotel" to TV4, where anything can happen. It is a perfect fit for our programming and we are positive it will be a must-watch for our audiences.”
In "The Fortune Hotel", 10 pairs of contestants check-in to a luxurious hotel, where the stakes are anything but relaxing. Each pair receives an identical briefcase in their rooms. Out of the ten cases, only one contains a vast cash prize, while another holds an 'Early Checkout' card. As the tension builds, each pair must navigate the game’s challenges, unexpected twists, and the tense case swapping at the hotel’s Lady Luck bar. But only one pair will remain, taking home the grand prize. The UK version reached 3.1 million viewers and enjoyed 5.9 million streams on ITVX and returns for a second series later this year.
Recent additions to Banijay Entertainment’s third-party portfolio include Korean reality format "My Name is Gabriel", produced for JTBC and Disney+; factual-entertainment format, "Atypical Critics", created, developed and produced in French-Canada by Pixcom; heist-themed gameshow "The Infiltrators", from Cowshed Studio; "The Game of Wool", from Hello Halo, part of STV Studios; dating reality show "Alumni Lovers", from MBC; and "Genius Game" from CJ ENM.
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