Rumor Control: “The Cube” Greenlit by CBS; Now Casting?

Obviously we can’t confirm anything yet and we doubt CBS will come out and tell us since they’ll want to do a big press thing about it first, but some evidence is coming in that CBS has greenlit the hit UK game show The Cube for what appears to be a summer run.  This would follow in the footsteps of previous CBS primetime game shows Power of 10 and Million Dollar Password.  Some clues, beyond resounding good word from our sources and from audience reports, comes from recent casting notices.

Craigslist and RealityWanted have released new casting notices looking for contestants for a new CBS game show.  These are the same essential casting notices that went out, with one of those expired casting notices going out on January 14th.  We’re looking for a cached version.  The Cube shot its pilot  on February 4th, so those previous casting notices were apparently for that.  This new notice says it’s a, “New studio game show for CBS where contestants have to do seemingly simple tasks in a pressure-cooker environment. Come test your skills to travel and a chance to win cash prizes!!”  To further the argument it also states, “All you need is nerves of steel and determination. NO physical fitness or general knowledge is needed.”  This directly lines up with The Cube, which is just a stunt based show that requires no actual fitness or general knowledge, and that just tests your nerves and determination under the pressure-cooker environment.  Adding to it the email address to apply is, “cbsgameshowuk@gmail.com” and what other CBS game show, either being looked at now or that recently shot a pilot, tapes in London?  None except The Cube.  Click here to apply, by the way.

Again, we aren’t completely positive and I’m more than willing to be laughed at and ridiculed if this does not end up being The Cube, but it’s a rumor because of it.  Nonetheless, this really looks to be it and everything in that casting notice makes it look like the Neil Patrick Harris hosted game show is a go.  The casting notices right now, with what looks to be an April tape date since these notices expire at the end of March, make it seem like it could air as early as the summer which would be fantastic.  Signs are pointing towards a “go” here, and we’re asking CBS for any confirmation or total rejection of this.

So assuming this is The Cube, I know we have a ton of American fans here.  They are doing a nationwide casting call for this, so literally any of you could do this.  Think you can be the first person ever to beat The Cube and win $500,000?  Click here. And if it’s not then I have some major apologizing to do and you’re still applied for a big money primetime game show!