The all-star 50th season is just months away, but first, “Survivor” fans will watch 18 new contestants vie for the title of sole survivor and the $1 million prize.
The cast of “Survivor” Season 49 was released on Wednesday, Aug. 20, showcasing the faces of the next batch of players set to overcome the elements, food deprivation and brutal competition in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji while voting each other out one by one.
Among the castaways are a political communications director in Washington, D.C., a California film producer, a Boston wellness specialist and a Texas rocket scientist.
Longtime host Jeff Probst has confirmed that two players from the new season also played in the milestone Season 50, joining the likes of “Survivor” legend Cirie Fields and “The White Lotus” creator Mike White. However, their identities have been withheld.
From 52-year-old Utah airport ramp agent Matt Williams to 25-year-old New York tech salesman Rizo Velovic, who goes by “Rizz God,” here’s the cast of “Survivor” 49.
When does ‘Survivor’ 49 start?
“Survivor” Season 49 premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 24, in a two-hour episode starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Episodes will shift to 90 minutes weekly starting Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
How to watch ‘Survivor’ Season 49
“Survivor” Season 49 will air Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and stream on Paramount+ for subscribers with the Paramount+ Showtime plan.
Episodes can be streamed the next day for subscribers of any Paramount+ plan.
The first 48 seasons of the show are all available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription.
Meet the ‘Survivor’ Season 49 cast
Kimberly ‘Annie’ Davis
Age: 49
Hometown: Portland, Ore.
Current Residence: Austin, Texas
Occupation: Musician
Alex Moore
Age: 27
Hometown: Evanston, Ill.
Current Residence: Washington, D.C.
Occupation: Political comms director
Jake Latimer
Age: 36
Hometown: Regina, Saskatchewan
Current Residence: Alberta, Canada
Occupation: Correctional officer
Jason Treul
Age: 32
Hometown: Anaheim, Calif.
Current Residence: Santa Ana, Calif.
Occupation: Law clerk
Jawan Pitts
Age: 28
Hometown: Salem, N.J.
Current Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
Occupation: Video editor
Jeremiah Ing
Age: 39
Hometown: Windsor, Ontario
Current Residence: Toronto, Ontario
Occupation: Global events manager
Kristina Mills
Age: 36
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Current Residence: Edmond, Okla.
Occupation: MBA career coach
Matt Williams
Age: 52
Hometown: Farmington, Utah
Current Residence: St. George, Utah
Occupation: Airport ramp agent
Michelle ‘MC’ Chukwujekwu
Age: 29
Hometown: Sachse, Texas
Current Residence: San Diego, Calif.
Occupation: Fitness trainer
Nate Moore
Age: 47
Hometown: Clovis, Calif.
Current Residence: Hermosa Beach, Calif.
Occupation: Film producer
Nicole Mazullo
Age: 26
Hometown: Long Island, N.Y.
Current Residence: Philadelphia, Pa.
Occupation: Financial crime consultant
Rizo Velovic
Age: 25
Hometown: Yonkers, N.Y.
Current Residence: Yonkers, N.Y.
Occupation: Tech sales
Sage Ahrens-Nichols
Age: 30
Hometown: Roxboro, N.C.
Current Residence: Olympia, Wash.
Occupation: Clinical social worker
Savannah Louie
Age: 31
Hometown: Walnut Creek, Calif.
Current Residence: Atlanta, Ga.
Occupation: Former reporter
Shannon Fairweather
Age: 28
Hometown: Wakefield, Mass.
Current Residence: Boston, Mass.
Occupation: Wellness specialist
Sophi Balerdi
Age: 27
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
Current Residence: Miami, Fla.
Occupation: Entrepreneur
Sophie Segreti
Age: 31
Hometown: Darnestown, Md.
Current Residence: New York City, N.Y.
Occupation: Strategy associate
Steven Ramm
Age: 35
Hometown: Littleton, Colo.
Current Residence: Denver, Colo.
Occupation: Rocket scientist
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: ‘Survivor’ Season 49 cast: The 18 players vying for $1 million