Justin Timberlake MTV Reality Series "The Phone" Preview:

Posted on 01. Apr, 2009 by CSS in Entertainment, TV

Justin Timberlake is getting ready to debut his unscripted series on MTV.

The Phone, a six episode, one-hour series from executive producer Justin Timberlake, that places contestants in nail-biting situations. According to the network, the tasks range from “hanging off the edge of Seattle’s Space Needle to racing into a burning building to save a man’s life.”

To win the prize of $50,000 “the player’s loyalty, courage and morality are tested and their true nature is exposed when a surprise and shocking twist is revealed at the end of the game.”

Based on a Dutch reality series, MTV said their version is “reminiscent of films like Bourne Identity, and The Game.”

Tony Disanto, executive Vice President of programming and series development for MTV, says:

“We’re turning the reality competition format on its head and plunging the contestants into a real life Bourne Identity, not just in the tone and creative, but also in terms of the visual style and pacing. Each week will be an action packed mini-movie. When you watch, your heart will pound as hard as the contestants. This is popcorn TV!”

The Phone will premiere on MTV April 21 at 10 p.m.