Casting Call: Participants for “The Never Ever Mets” Relationship Experiment TV Series
Job Description:
Bunim/Murray Productions, the Emmy Award-winning producers of “The Real World,” is casting for a new relationship experiment TV series, “The Never Ever Mets,” for the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). This show seeks individuals who have been in online relationships but have never met their partners in person. This is a unique opportunity to make your first meeting an unforgettable experience, documented on a major television network.
Job Responsibilities:
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Participate in a reality TV series that documents your first in-person meeting with your online partner.
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Engage in various activities and interactions designed to test and explore your relationship.
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Share your experiences, emotions, and thoughts candidly on camera.
Requirements:
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Must be in an online relationship with someone you have never met in person.
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Open to people who have been separated by the pandemic, long-distance, or any other reasons.
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Must be comfortable sharing personal experiences and emotions on camera.
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Willingness to travel for the first in-person meeting, as arranged by the production team.
Compensation:
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Participants will be compensated for their time and participation in the show.
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Travel expenses for the first meeting will be covered by the production.
Related jobs:
We’re casting for a new unscripted reality pilot centered around high-stakes home buying and major financial transitions.
This is a sizzle reel/proof-of-concept shoot for a new series currently in development.
We are looking for strong on-camera personalities to participate in structured real estate scenarios guided by a host.
We are currently producing a pilot and sizzle reel to present the series for development.
Important: This is a simulated proof of concept. Talent will portray settlement recipients and an attorney to demonstrate the show's format and tone. The final series will feature real participants.
ROLES:
Homebuyer (Featured)
Cuban male, mid to late 50s. Big personality, expressive, and comfortable on camera. This role represents a high-value settlement scenario and should feel confident, opinionated, and engaging throughout the home search process.
Attorney (Supporting Role)
Open to all genders and ethnicities, 30–60. Seeking someone with a confident, professional, and authoritative presence. This role helps guide the settlement process and should feel credible and composed on camera.
Homebuyer – Mid-Range (Featured)
Open to all genders and ethnicities, ages 25 to 40. Looking for someone relatable and grounded. This role represents a practical homebuyer balancing wants and needs with a moderate settlement.
Homebuyer – Small Settlement (Featured)
Open to all genders and ethnicities, early 20s to mid-30s. Seeking someone practical, optimistic, and resourceful. This role highlights creative decision-making and budget-conscious choices.
Additional Notes for All Roles:
- Strong comfort on camera is a must
- Natural, conversational delivery preferred over scripted performance
- Reality-style interaction and light improvisation involved
This is a non-union, non-paid opportunity. Copy and credit will be provided. Ideal for actors seeking strong, reality-style footage for their reel.
