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NEW REALITY SHOW SEEKS A FEW GOOD "MEN"

Comedy Central Comedy Central is looking for real guys to star in an upcoming reality series. It could be you or someone you know. The catch? He needs to be UN-manly. He should lack some specific skill or trait you think men should have - and desperately need our help! The more urgent the better.

Be creative and have fun with it. He could win a huge prize- and the adventure of a lifetime! All you have to do is fill out this form (it should only take a few minutes). Your chances greatly improve the earlier you share your story:

Your name:

Your city/state, profession, and age:

Your phone numbers:

Your email address:

If you're telling us about someone else, what's his name?

His city/state, profession, and age:

Your relationship with him:

Why is this guy so UN-manly? Can you think of a funny, vivid example or story? If we were to observe him for a few days, what would we see that would make most guys cringe?

What skill or trait does he lack that you think men should have?

Why is it important that this guy needs an adventure right now?

Optional: How exactly did you hear about this show?

Finally, there's one more thing you can do to greatly improve your chances of getting your guy noticed. Email his photo to us. Send it to paul.cabana@optomenusa.com and don't forget to include you and your guy's name. Once you've hit "Submit" you'll get a confirmation email with more info. Other than that, you're all set. We'll be calling people over the next few weeks and really look forward to speaking with you!

If you have any questions, please contact:
Paul Cabana
Associate Producer
paul.cabana@optomenusa.com


ELIGIBILITY

You must meet the eligibility requirements and agree to the following in order to proceed with the application process:

1. You must be at least 21 years of age.

2. You must be a US citizen, and live in the United States.

3. You must have a valid US passport or be in the process of obtaining a passport and deliver a copy of the above (or proof of application) at the time of submission of the application.

4. Your photo and videotape will become the property of the Producers and will not be returned to you, whether or not you are selected as a Contestant.

5. If selected to the final round of casting, you must be willing to have an on camera interview.

6. If selected to the final round of casting, you must return a completed Interview Agreement Package which includes a Background Questionnaire Form among other forms and agreements, which will be provided by the Producers.

7. If you are selected to be on the show, you agree to authorize the Producers to investigate your background and personal history.

8. If you are selected to be on the show, you must be in excellent physical and mental health. You must submit to examinations to be conducted by medical professionals approved by the Producers and meet all physical and psychological requirements.

9. Employees, officers, directors and agents of Comedy Central, Optomen Productions, and/or of any of their respective licensees, affiliated and subsidiary companies and the immediate family (spouse, mother, father, sister, brother, daughter, son regardless of where they live) or members of their same households (whether related or not) of such employees, officers, directors and agents are not eligible to be on the show or participate in the application process. Participants on other TV shows that have aired within the last five years, or will air, are also not eligible to participate in the application process.


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Show Info

WHAT WILL IT INVOLVE?

We'll send a group of guys out for a couple weeks in the fall. Think of it as Outward Bound for the guy who hasn't quite reached his potential. What will they do, exactly? Depends on the guys we choose - the guys we need you to tell us about!

WHAT KIND OF GUYS ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Any guy you'd consider UN-manly. A guy lacking in some skill or characteristic that you think men should have. Think George Costanza, Frasier Crane, or Raymond, without the whole everyone loving him part.

Ladies, we'll give the minivan-driving soccer dad the ride of his life, that new age vegan ex so intent on saving the world, the chance to experience it. We'll give that prettyboy metrosexual boyfriend a chance to get ugly.

Guys, we'll give that whipped buddy of yours, well... a set, for once. And your little brother his first thrill not on a computer. We'll break out the old friend doing time in a suburban office park, and give your trust fund college roommate the first real day of work in his life. For that guy you know who's 35, still lives at home and has his clothes laid out for him, we'll give him a nice, swift kick in the ass.

FINALLY, THE MOST IMPORTANT THING...

This is how you can really get noticed. It's one thing to be un-manly -- it's another to need our help. Tell us what this guy has to gain by being sent on an incredible adventure. Why does he need our help? The more urgent, the better.

We look forward to hearing from you! Although we're looking primarily in the NY tri-state area, all stories will be seriously considered. All you have to do is fill out a quick form at http://www.optomenusa.com/man. It should only take a few minutes. Or you can send an email and photo to paul.cabana@optomenusa.com. Make sure to include:

  • Your name, email and phone number
  • If you're telling us about someone else, his location, age and profession
  • Your relationship with him.
  • Why this guy is so unmanly. Give us some vivid details.
  • And finally, most importantly, why he needs our help!

DEADLINE: As soon as possible! The more quickly you write us, the better your chances.

Be creative and have fun with it! Thanks again!

Paul Cabana
Optomen Productions
paul.cabana@optomenusa.com
212-431-4361