Honnold Takes on Taipei 101 in Netflix’s Live Sky‑scraper Climb
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Netflix will air a live, rope‑free ascent of Taipei 101 by Alex Honnold as Skyscraper Live, backed by extensive safety planning, weather contingencies, and a 10‑second delay to cut away if needed; production relies on multiple cameras, drones, and a helicopter, with the option to delay to another day and a plan to air a shorter highlights version for non‑live viewers.
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- Questions for Alex Honnold Before He Tries to Climb a Skyscraper in Taipei The New York Times
- Alex Honnold’s made-for-Netflix free solo of Taipei 101 draws awe – and unease The Guardian
- Sacramento's Alex Honnold to free solo one of the world's tallest skyscrapers in Taipei kcra.com
- Netflix Tests Live Ambitions With High-Risk Skyscraper Climb Bloomberg.com
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