Ant Middleton's Special Forces Trilogy Heads To The UAE

Special Forces Trilogy, a brand-new intense reality competition television show co-produced by Ti22 Films, will be filmed across the UAE. Applications for the official casting are now open for adults in the UAE, where 20 individuals will have the opportunity to take on a once-in-a-lifetime experience and an ultimate test of endurance, perseverance and resilience.

Special Forces Trilogy is the creation of Ant Middleton, a former UK Special Forces Soldier and global TV personality, best known for the smash-hit series SAS: Who Dares Wins, and knows what it takes to conquer challenges having reached the summit of K2 and Mount Everest. Hosted by Middleton, the first season will broadcast exclusively on OSNtv and stream on OSN+ in 2026.

Co-produced by Ti22 Films and Ant Media & Productions, Ti22 Films is known for bringing some of the most successful broadcast formats and shows to the region, having been commissioned by Dubai Media Incorporated, the host broadcaster of Expo 2020 to produce Studio Expo, and worked closely with Dubai One to produce lifestyle TV show, DXB Today.  Reim El Houni, CEO of Ti22 Films and Jasmine Mehta, Senior Producer and Director, are both co-executive producers on the project, working closely with Ant Middleton to produce a format unlike anything seen in the region before.

Each of the 10 episodes will be filmed in various locations across Dubai and Hatta, where 20 selected participants will push their physical, psychological and emotional limits through specially designed military-style challenges.

With applications open via the official application process online until 23rd November, the show’s producers are encouraging males and females in the UAE to put their fitness to the test in front of millions of viewers by applying for the official casting event.

The successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to the official selection process on Tuesday 25th November coinciding with Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025. The participants will test themselves across a variety of activities to determine their fitness levels at Danube Sports World.

On Friday 28th November, The Brain & Performance Centre by Aviv Clinics will have its own highly skilled team of medical professionals who will conduct mental wellbeing and fitness assessments as part of the rigid selection process.

The launch of Special Forces Trilogy aligns with Dubai Government’s ongoing efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle among residents and visitors, making it a perfect fit for OSN and OSN+, a leading television and digital content broadcaster in the MENA region.

Ant Middleton said: “I’m thrilled to be bringing my format to the region for the very first time. Special Forces Trilogy is arguably the toughest course on the planet. It’s a competitive journey of self discovery that pushes people to their limits physically,mentally, and emotionally. The landscapes of Dubai and Hatta provide the perfect backdrop for this challenge, and I am excited to be working with Ti22 Films and OSN to deliver something truly unique.”

Individuals interested in applying for the official casting of Special Forces Trilogy can visit https://www.sftcasting.com/ to submit their applications.