MTV's 'Real World' to hold casting call in Mobile

Casting directors from Bunim/Murray Productions, creators of the hit MTV show “The Real World,” will hold an open casting call 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Hooters of Tillman’s Corner, 5470 Inn Road, Mobile, Ala., according to a press release.

Applicants are asked to bring a recent picture of themselves (which will not be returned) and a photo ID. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 24.

This season’s roommates will get the opportunity of a lifetime when MTV hands over the keys to a new fantasy house for the show’s 24th season. “The Real World,” MTV’s longest running show, is a documentary series about a group of young people who spend five months living and working together.

So what does it take to get on the show?

“We look for characters from real life; people with strong personalities who are unafraid to speak their minds,” says Jonathan Murray, executive producer of “The Real World,” in a press release. Past seasons have been populated with cast members from diverse backgrounds, who have shared their daily experiences openly with millions of viewers.

Fans of the show will remember alumni such as the irreverent Teck; Pedro, the HIV/AIDS educator; and Melissa, the hilarious firecracker from the “The Real World: New Orleans” cast.

“The Real World” wants to reflect the diversity of the general population. This season, they are hoping to include a person who is physically challenged, an individual struggling with weight issues, someone who has been affected by a natural disaster, a cast member who is a product of home or alternative schooling, and an individual who wants to bring the spotlight of “The Real World” to a cause, condition, or social issue they care deeply about or are personally affected by.

Although these qualities may give applicants an advantage in the casting process, they are not a requirement. As always, “The Real World” welcomes anyone with a great personality and a willingness to share their life with the world.

For those who can’t make it to the open call, applications, are being accepted by e-mail. Visit www.bunim-murray.com for complete details on how to apply.