May is here, and so are some of the year’s most reliable casting opportunities. This week’s roundup includes both the household names—CBS’s legacy competition series, Netflix’s always-open casting portal—and a couple of specialty docuseries looking for people with unusual stories to share.
If you’ve been circling the idea of applying but never quite hit send, this is your week. Everything below is verified, currently open, and ready for your application right now.
Big Brother (Season 28)
Network: CBS / Paramount+
Casting Director: Jesse Tannenbaum
Who they’re looking for: Dynamic, engaging, strategic individuals willing to live in the Big Brother house in Los Angeles for approximately 100 days under 24/7 video and audio surveillance, compete in challenges, and navigate alliances with strangers.
Eligibility: You must be at least 21 years old by June 15, 2026, a U.S. citizen living in the United States, in excellent physical and mental health, and available for the full approximately 100-day commitment starting in summer 2026. Employees of CBS, Endemol, and affiliated companies are not eligible.
How to apply: Apply at bigbrothercasting.tv. Submit your online application and video. There is currently no application deadline—casting is rolling—but they strongly prefer to receive applications as early as possible.
Deadline: Rolling (apply early for best consideration)
Netflix Reality Casting Portal
Platform: Netflix
Who they’re looking for: Netflix Reality wants to see the real you…in one minute or less. To be considered, submit a video being your fabulous self… No ring light, no glam. Netflix Reality is running its ongoing open casting portal for multiple reality series. Submit one video to be considered for various Netflix shows including dating formats, competitions, and social experiments.
Eligibility: The real you must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the US, Canada, UK, or Ireland.
How to apply: Apply at netflixreality.com. Submit a one-minute video of yourself being authentic.
Deadline: Open on a rolling basis
CBS Legacy Shows: Survivor, The Amazing Race, Love Island USA
Network: CBS
Who they’re looking for: Submit your audition for the chance to be casted on Love Island, Tough as Nails, The Amazing Race, Big Brother, or Survivor. Survivor is currently casting for Season 53, filming between mid-April and mid-May 2027. The Amazing Race seeks teams of two with pre-existing relationships.
Eligibility: Varies by show. Most require US citizenship or residency, minimum age 18–21 depending on the series, and availability for production dates.
How to apply: Start at cbs.com/casting, then follow links to individual show applications. Survivor applicants can apply directly at cbssurvivorcasting.com. Amazing Race teams apply at theamazingracecasting.com.
Deadline: Rolling for most CBS shows; check individual pages for season-specific timelines
ABC Shows: Shark Tank, The Bachelor/Bachelorette, $100,000 Pyramid
Network: ABC
Who they’re looking for: Shark Tank casting is back, searching nationwide for the next big disruptor – fearless entrepreneurs and innovators with bold products and businesses ready to take the market by storm. This is your shot to pitch the Sharks for a chance at a game-changing investment and powerful mentorship. For almost two decades, Shark Tank has turned garage ideas into global powerhouses. Also open: The Bachelor franchise (looking for singles seeking love) and $100,000 Pyramid (energetic contestants ready to compete).
Eligibility: US applicants; age and other requirements vary by show. Shark Tank Season 18 casting is open through the end of April 2026.
How to apply: Visit abc.com/casting for links to all current ABC reality show applications.
Deadline: Casting for Shark Tank Season 18 is now open and interested applicants may apply until the end of April (extended deadline may apply; check the official page)
Docuseries: Unusual Obsessions and Habits
Production: Casting Empire and Exit Four Productions
Network: Major TV network (TBA)
Who they’re looking for: Real individuals with unusual eating habits and behaviors. Do you have a compulsion to eat, chew, or lick non-food items? The series is exploring unique obsessions, unusual habits, and unconventional lifestyles, and they’re looking for people willing to share their personal stories on camera.
Eligibility: Ages 18 and up. Must be willing to share your day-to-day experiences on camera. Filming is wherever you’re located.
Compensation: Paid (amount TBD, listed as $1,000/project on some casting sites).
How to apply: Contact the casting team through verified casting platforms listing this call. Check allcasting.com or similar verified casting sites for the direct submission link.
Deadline: Expires June 17, 2026.
Court Shows: Couples Seeking Resolution
Production: Multiple nationally syndicated court shows
Who they’re looking for: Real couples on the verge of breaking up dealing with relationship issues—cheating, trust problems, bad behavior, or other challenges. If you need resolution, closure, or want to tell your story publicly, they want to hear from you.
Eligibility: Couples of all ages experiencing relationship difficulties. Must be willing to address issues on camera in front of a judge or mediator.
Compensation: Typically $500+ per person, plus airfare, local travel, and lodging. Some listings show $1,200 per couple for one-day shoots in Atlanta.
How to apply: Multiple court shows are casting similar formats. Search current casting sites for “court show couples” or check Backstage and allcasting for the most current listings.
Filming location: Atlanta, Georgia (for most productions). Shoots are typically one day with all expenses covered.
Deadline: Rolling; check individual listings
The best thing about this week’s list? Variety. Whether you’re a super-fan who’s been watching Big Brother since Day 1, an entrepreneur with a product ready to pitch, or someone living with something genuinely unusual you’re ready to talk about—there’s a call here that might fit.
A few final tips: Be yourself. Use good lighting and clear audio (but don’t overproduce). Start your video by telling us who you are and why we should care in the first 10 seconds. And if you’re on the fence—apply anyway. Casting directors can only say yes to the people who submit.
I’m rooting for you. Now go hit send.