Overview

• NBC has greenlit an all-civilian edition of The Traitors for broadcast, with production set to begin in spring 2026 and Alan Cumming returning as host.
• Public casting is now open to U.S. citizens aged 21 and over via TheTraitorsUS.com, with applications expected to close around March 2026.
• The series will retain its core Faithfuls versus Traitors format, nightly banishments, a prize pool of up to $250,000 and filming at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
• Peacock will continue to stream its celebrity seasons through at least seasons four and five, resulting in parallel network and streaming versions of the franchise.
• NBC and producer Studio Lambert aim to broaden the show’s audience and introduce more unpredictable gameplay by featuring everyday contestants.