'Real World' seeks real strangers in Bloomington for 28th season

MTV’s “The Real World” is packing its cameras and sending casting directors to Bloomington.

Open auditions to be a part of the 28th season of “The Real World” will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 4 at Scotty’s Brewhouse.

Premiering in 1992, “The Real World” is the longest running reality series on
television.

Up to eight strangers, ages 18 to 25, are chosen to live together in a new city and an elaborately decorated house. Housemates are filmed around the clock and are often paired for their opposing belief systems.

The show seeks to find out “what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real.”

“Real World” applicants should have “real life” experience, according to the Bunim Murray casting website. Past stars have been war veterans or recovering addicts.

Individuals who have strong personalities, are products of alternative schooling or have been affected by a natural disaster are encouraged to apply. Producers are looking for housemates who have had to work hard to support themselves.

Interested applicants should bring a photo ID and recent picture of themselves to the casting call. Individuals must be 21 years or older by March 1, 2013.

For those who can’t make it to the open casting, applications are still being accepted at mtv.com.

— Nona Tepper