How to Cast Talent or Find Hosts for Alternative Programming
Do you want to learn what makes a great cast for Reality TV? Ever wonder what networks look for when they seek TV hosts for alternative programming, like talk shows, specialty programs, or live events? Well, you should join me for a chat with Evan Majors!
The Entertainment Business Series returns with special guest, Evan Majors, of Majors Casting LLC.
Join the 3rd installment of curated conversations hosted by Squeaky Moore. Join the call and discover the ”how to’s” of casting for Reality TV, give tips on ways to package your alternative programming, and take a deep dive into understanding the alternative programming space (Reality TV and/or Non-Scripted programming).
More about Evan Majors and his Casting Company:
Major Casting, LLC principle Evan Majors is a Casting Director and Talent Executive with 10+ years experience specializing in casting multi-platform, high profile non-scripted and scripted TV series, pilots and docu-series directly for cable and TV networks, as well as commercials, digital campaigns for national and global brands, as well as branded content.
Currently, Evan is Sr. Casting Director for MTV’s hit dating series Are You The One? Most recently, Evan cast season 2 of CNBC’s popular real estate investment series The Deed, as well as a pilot for A+E Networks executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. He also booked top YouTube influencers for YouTube Red’s first digital series, “The Prank Academy.”
Evan has been Supervising Casting Director overseeing development casting for A+E Networks and cast hit non-scripted programs including: Iyanla: Fix My Life for Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), FYI’s Married At Frist Sight, ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Oxygen’s Bad Girls Club, MTV’s The Real World, Road Rules, Nike Battlegrounds: King of The Courts (w/ Lebron James), and SyFy’s Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files. He was formerly Head Casting Producer for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ multi-platform music network Revolt TV in Los Angeles, and Manager of Talent Development & Casting for Discovery Communications.