Germany’s Joyn plugs into The Power as French reality format gets first remake

The Power made its debut on French channel W9

ProSiebenSat.1 Media-owned streamer Joyn in Germany has commissioned the first international adaptation of French reality competition format The Power.

Created by Paris-based prodco Dreamspark and M6’s in-house production unit Studios 89, the format is produced by the latter for French commercial broadcaster W9, where it is set to begin its second season on April 7.

The show sees 13 celebrity contestants participate in a strategy game centred on one critical question: who holds the power?

Dimitri Gelineau, sales manager for M6 Formats, said: “This format, which uniquely explores the dynamics of power, has resonated with the French audience and we are confident it will achieve similar success internationally.”

Moe Bennani, CEO of Dreamspark, said: “Filming has just begun for our German celebrities, and I’m thrilled to see that the show’s mechanics are working perfectly with an extended series of 50 episodes. We’re working closely with our partners in all countries to help them successfully bring this exciting format to their local audiences.”