When it comes to reality shows, there is one that captivates the world like no other. When The Circle originally premiered, it put a group of contestants in separate apartments, and each one had to create a social media profile. Left with the chat, the Circle, and their own thoughts, each person set out to become the most popular player in the game. The catch was that you weren't exactly sure if you were talking to a real person or a catfish. Now as the show moves to its new streaming home, Collider is thrilled to partner with Hulu to bring you a first look at the trailer for The Circle before it returns next week.
Much like the show's original iteration, fans can expect a complex game of social strategy with unknown players competing against celebrities, along with entirely new twists as the series enters a completely new era on Hulu. This time, you can play along too. The new season begins on November 17, but Hulu is officially kicking off the competition tomorrow with the first fan vote of the season. For the first time, fans will have the power to vote and directly influence how the show plays out. The Circle is shot in real time, meaning the audience can vote and change the game. Voting opens at 6 a.m. PT on TikTok at @TheCircleHulu and via text; get all the details on how to cast your vote here.
In our exclusive new trailer, a lot of the setup for the show feels very similar. Contestants are in their own apartments; they have their own TVs where they can talk to the Circle and ask it to send messages for them, and some of the game's original rules appear to still be in play. You can get blocked, you have alerts, and there are group tasks to try to figure out who is who they say they are and who is not. The official logline for Hulu's new era of The Circle reads:
The Circle is back with a brand-new home on Hulu, reimagined as a fast-turnaround interactive event. For the first time, celebrities enter the ultimate game of popularity, playing alongside civilians, raising the stakes and the strategy like never before. Some players compete as themselves, while others are catfishing and doing whatever it takes to win. This time, America isn't just watching. Viewers have the power to stir the pot and influence the game in real time. This is a new era for the groundbreaking competition, where fame, strategy, and popularity collide in the biggest season of The Circle. yet.
Part of what made The Circle so much fun to watch was how the show allowed people to just exist on their own and see how they attempt to become "popular" without using in-person charms like most reality TV competitions. Watching people hang out by themselves and entertain themselves while stuck in an apartment without access to the outside world? Kind of hilarious television. Throwing celebrities into the mix more actively this time around is only going to give audiences even more reason to tune in.
The Circle is produced by Studio Lambert, together with Omaha Productions, Motion Entertainment, and in partnership with Turnkey Studio Services, a division of Banijay America. Executive producers for Studio Lambert include Tim Harcourt, Jack Burgess, Niall O’Driscoll and Stephen Lambert. Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz and Colin Campbell will executive produce for Omaha Productions and Martin Oxley and Chet Fenster for Motion Entertainment, a WPP Media company. Susan House serves as showrunner. The Circle is a Banijay Entertainment format.
Start voting tomorrow and don't miss the new era of The Circle when it premieres on Hulu on November 17.
