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Famed climber Alex Honnold was paid only mid-six figures for Netflix’s Skyscraper Live climb of Taipei 101, far below expectations; he said he’d do it for free and called the payday a reflection of the spectacle rather than the climb, per a New York Times report cited by Variety.
Netflix says Skyscraper Live will include a 10-second delay and a cutaway if Alex Honnold falls; producers also have contingency plans to delay the broadcast by up to an hour or move to the next day, with weather-driven rescheduling noted—all framed as safeguards to prevent live tragedy while the Taipei event proceeds.
American climber Alex Honnold completed a rope-free ascent of Taipei 101 (508m) in 1 hour 31 minutes, streamed live on Netflix, beating the tower's previous climbing record set by Alain Robert (four hours, with ropes); wind and heat were noted as concerns, and he was greeted at the top by his wife after the climb.
Alex Honnold completed a live free-solo ascent of Taipei 101 during Netflix’s Skyscraper Live, taking about 90 minutes and setting the record for the tallest urban free climb. He reached the sphere, waved to fans, and descended with his wife Sanni McCandless nearby; the broadcast blended drone footage, pre-taped segments, and a built-in 10-second safety delay after weather caused a schedule shift.
American climber Alex Honnold free-soloed Taipei 101, a 508-meter tower, using small ledges and ornamental protrusions with no ropes, in a Netflix livestream that was delayed 24 hours due to rain; crowds cheered as he paused mid-climb, and he spoke about inspiring others to pursue their goals while acknowledging the risks and the ethical questions around broadcasting such a high-risk feat.
Netflix livestreamed Alex Honnold’s rope-free ascent of Taipei 101. The payout is reportedly in the six figures, which Honnold called an “embarrassing amount,” saying he’d do it for free and that he’s paid for the spectacle, not the climb. Taipei 101 stands about 1,667 feet tall with a challenging mid-section known as the “bamboo boxes.”
American climber Alex Honnold postponed Taipei 101's rope-free ascent for 24 hours due to rain, with Netflix planning a three-stage live broadcast; the climb is now scheduled to resume on Sunday.
Netflix’s live Alex Honnold ascent of Taipei 101 for Skyscraper Live was postponed due to weather and rescheduled for Saturday, January 24 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT, with safety prioritized and Sunday’s forecast predicting partly sunny skies; the high-profile unscripted event faces general spectacle ambitions and potential scheduling competition with other live broadcasts.
Alex Honnold’s planned Skyscraper Live ascent of Taipei 101 was postponed due to bad weather, with no new date announced yet.
Netflix's Skyscraper Live, featuring Alex Honnold's solo ascent of Taipei 101, has been postponed due to rain and will now air on Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, with safety prioritized and the possibility of further delays if weather persists.
Netflix postponed Alex Honnold’s Skyscraper Live ascent up Taipei 101 due to rain and wind making the 1,667-foot climb too slick, rescheduling the event for Saturday, January 24 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT with a 10-second live delay for safety. Netflix stressed that the decision was for Honnold’s safety, and noted that the challenge is the overall endurance on a wet surface, not a single move.
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.
American climber Alex Honnold will attempt a free-solo ascent of Taipei 101, Taiwan’s tallest building, without safety gear, in a Netflix livestream.
This piece profiles a niche, high‑risk pursuit—climbing skyscrapers without safety gear—through the experiences of trailblazers like Dan Goodwin (CN Tower ascent in 1986), Alain Robert (notably Burj Khalifa), and Alex Honnold, who is set to livestream a no-rope climb of Taipei 101. It explores the mental and physical demands, the nerve‑wracking risks, and how such feats have gained global attention, including a Netflix audience for Honnold’s climb.
Famed climber Alex Honnold plans a rope-free ascent of Taipei 101, a 1,667-foot skyscraper, in a live Netflix event. Wearing specialized shoes and chalk, the sanctioned urban climb will be streamed globally, while Honnold notes he considers the impact on his family if something goes wrong.