In this week’s Fantasy Casting contests, who will….
Act with Hilary Duff in The Story of Bonnie & Clyde?
Get Cast this Fall on AMC’s Mad Men?
Find Fame with Shia LaBeouf in Wall Street 2?
Win Money on Reality TV This Fall?
Find Fame this Fall in Disney’s New Film Secretariat?
Get Cast this Fall on the CW’s New Drama The Beautiful Life?

Last night I had the pleasure of attending an NYC Prep Season Finale viewing party in downtown NYC.

The guest of honor was none other than Jessie…the blonde, thick-skinned, outspoken teen who could (and will?) at any moment take over Manhattan with the sweep of her well-manicured, bejeweled hand. I was a bit uneasy to have the 18 year-old reality TV starlet lurk behind me while I watched her unravel on screen.

So what was she like in-person? Read the rest of this entry »

Ok, we admit it: InstantCast is addicted to Bravo’s newest reality TV series NYC Prep, which wraps its first season tonight! And it’s not just because we live in NYC that we love it so much… it’s that reality TV addiction that you just can’t get enough of…

Right now on InstantCast we have tons of reality TV casting calls ranging from game shows, to dating shows, to weight loss shows…the list goes on!

Click here to join in on the reality TV trend and get cast today! Remember, anyone can be a star and audiences are waiting to watch YOU!

Think you have what it takes it be on reality TV? What will make US want to watch YOU? Leave a comment on this blog right now & tell casting directors nationwide about your dream reality TV show!

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

In the spirit of summer fitness here are some casting calls to help you get in shape:

Get whipped into shape in this new reality TV show!
Shed weight & win $250,000 on the next season of The Biggest Loser!
Star on this new weight loss show about former hotties!
Share your health secrets on national TV!

…click here for a full listing of all our casting calls!

By: Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast Editor

According to their Twitter pages, our faves Ryan Seacrest and Lindsay Lohan may be collaborating on a new TV show! Ryan says that the show will help out people who are down on their luck and allow them to compete for a $1 million dollar prize! Everything’s still very much on the DL, but we hear that Lindsay plans to serve on a panel of judges and hopes that she’ll be able to help people in the same way that Extreme Home Makeover does. How sweet is that?

Besides his excellent hosting gig on American Idol, Ryan is no stranger to working behind the camera–he’s a producer on both Keeping Up with the Kardashians and It’s Complicated with Denise Richards. That man’s got some skills. For the latest news on Lindsay’s new movie Labor Pains, InstantCast has got you covered!

By Molly, InstantCast staff writer

Sources say that tonight’s episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 on TLC is a MUST-SEE! The couple has been the subject of tabloid story after tabloid story alleging that they’re cheating on one another, and it seems that they might be splitting up permanently–rumor has it that they’ll be announcing their decision tonight!

There’s only one question on our minds: how on earth are they going to divide custody of all those kids?

What path do you think Jon and Kate will choose? If you think your life is crazy enough to fascinate America, check out InstantCast’s latest reality TV casting calls and tell us why you deserve your own show!

By Molly, InstantCast staff writer

Reality TV is a great way to find fame fast… but there’s a lot of competition out there. That’s why InstantCast wants to give you the absolute best tools to stand out from all the other reality TV wannabes.

That’s why we’ve partnered up once again with our good friend Robert Galinsky – who’s gone bicoastal! InstantCast members get a 15% discount on his all new Reality TV School Extravaganza in LA!

That’s right, now you can be on the East or West Coast and get the best reality training out there.

So what’s in store for you at the Los Angeles Reality TV School Extravaganza? Robert Galinsky reports, “Casting associates from top reality TV shows will be in attendance to observe and pluck people for their shows! Attend special lectures and workshops with reality TV veterans, guest stars, producers, and more! Two documentary teams will be shooting the proceedings as well!”

Click here to sign up for the Los Angeles Reality TV School Extravaganza now. Mention InstantCast and get an exclusive 15% discount!

By Isabelle Dungan, InstantCast editor

Reality TV addicts: this is your lucky day. Mark Burnett, the super-producer behind reality hits like Survivor and The Apprentice, is bringing a new series to the small screen. Shark Tank is all about turning your creativity into hard cash.

Think you’ve got a million dollar idea? Got an amazing invention that the world will love? Prove it on Shark Tank and the show will make your dreams a reality!

Shark Tank is holding open calls in New York, Los Angeles, Orlando, and Chicago. But don’t worry if you’re nowhere near these cities… you can also email in your application! Apply now to ABC’s new reality show Shark Tank today.

By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

Jobs may be scarce during this recession, but you can count on Diddy to help us out. The hip hop mogul is hiring a new personal assistant, and he’s turning to VH1 for help.

That’s right – you could be second-in-command to one of the entertainment industry’s biggest and baddest superstars… and star on a hit VH1 show while you’re at it. Click here to find out how!

What’s that? You don’t think this gig is such a sweet deal?

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As I was chatting with Billy Garcia, cast member of Survivor: Cook Island and superstar self-promoter, he singled out these three must-have tips for reality TV wannabes like YOU:

1. Pick a show that goes after the target audience that’s best for you/your personality. It may sound obvious, but don’t audition for The Amazing Race if you’re not ready to run around!

2. Once you decide on the show that’s best for you – get on it! Say whatever you need to say, stick to specific details about yourself, and avoid general phrases and cliches during the audition process. Remember, single out what makes you unique.

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“I’m a Dominican-American-heavy-metal-guitar-playing-pro-wrestling-former marine,” says past Survivor: Cook Island cast member, Billy Garcia.

Whoa I think… that pretty much sums him up! I recently met Billy at Robert Galinsky’s New York Reality TV School where he introduced himself to me with this one sentence.

He tells me that when auditioning for any reality TV show, you need to sum up your life & personality in one, run-on sentence. Read the rest of this entry »