Elliot Simpson joins forces with Joel Corry for another high concept affair, this time for I Wish, featuring Mabel. Inside a clandestine industrial building, a series of characters walk around with a digital timecode following them around, counting down second by second.The contestants perform tasks to boost their time left in this futuristic reality show, and if the clock is allowed to hit zero, they're out. The Netflix smash hit Squid Game definitely has inspired the concept, but Simpson has put his own spin on the dystopian reality genre, with a glossy aesthetic and brilliant performances from both artists - and a very absorbing narrative to boot.
Rob Ulitski - 11th Nov 2021