MrBeast’s "Beast Games": 100,000 Auditions, 2 Million GB Of Footage & A 1000 Trap Doors

Have you ever watched Survivor or The Amazing Race and wondered how they edit all the footage they shoot, with multiple cameras covering over 20 contestants?

Debuting on Prime Video, Beast Games drew 50 million viewers within just 25 days, becoming the platform’s most-watched unscripted series. The show featured 1,000 contestants, intense elimination rounds, and a jaw-dropping $10 million grand prize.

Capturing the raw emotion of 1,000 contestants required a 24/7 camera operation. With wide shots, A and B cams rolling constantly, the production team collected an unprecedented 2 million gigabytes of footage.

Editor and co-host Mack Hopkins revealed the staggering volume: “Watching every second would take two full years.” The challenge wasn't just quantity—it was preserving authenticity. The team avoided scripted reactions, instead relying on continuous filming to catch spontaneous moments of triumph, stress, and heartbreak.

Hopkins called the project the most intense of his career: “I learned I can listen to five people at once, but not six.”

On the casting side, the scale was equally ambitious. Casting director Katy Wallin led a nationwide search, interviewing over 100,000 hopefuls in under three months. “We had to push through at least 250 Zoom interviews daily,” she said.

The virtual casting process ran around the clock, fueled by a custom strategy to identify contestants with charisma, resilience, and a competitive edge. Each person selected had to not only withstand physical challenges but also stand out in a sea of faces—all while being authentic on camera.

Production designer Stephen Leonhardt was tasked with building Beast City, a dynamic environment that housed 500 contestants, complete with living spaces, bathrooms, and interactive challenge zones.

One of the most complex structures was a 1,000-piece trap door setup, which had to function seamlessly for dramatic eliminations. Just days before filming, a thunderstorm hit the site, washing away the custom paint job. “We had 80 painters on lifts, repainting everything in just 48 hours,” Leonhardt recalled—a testament to the scale and urgency behind the scenes. Comment below with your thoughts.

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Source: Variety

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