It has been almost 3 years since MTV aired its last episode of their groundbreaking docuseries 16 & Pregnant, which launched 3 Teen Mom franchises and thousands of tabloid headlines. After a couple of reported failed attempts to bring the show back over the last few years, MTV has just issued an official casting call for a brand new season of 16 & Pregnant! Interestingly, the network is also casting for a new season of Teen Mom.
Here’s the official post from MTV with information on how to apply:
MTV is CASTING NOW for a new season of “16 and Pregnant”
MTV is casting for the thought-provoking documentary series “16 and Pregnant.” This series follows the journeys of young women as they face unexpected pregnancies and navigate the difficulties of becoming parents at a young age.
Our goal is to give viewers a look inside the realities of teen pregnancy — from morning sickness and balancing school responsibilities to navigating incredibly difficult decisions and relationships with boyfriends and/or parents, ultimately to the day of the baby’s arrival and beyond. MTV is looking for young women from varying backgrounds who are facing an unplanned pregnancy and would like to share their personal story about this life-changing and complicated journey.
If you would like to share your story in order to raise awareness about this issue, please email us as soon as possible at 16andPregnantCasting2017@gmail.com. Include the city and state you live in and the reason why you’d like to share your story as part of “16 and Pregnant.”
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age as of February 1, 2017 to apply.
As I mentioned, MTV is also looking for young mothers with children between the ages of 4 and 7 to feature on a new season of Teen Mom. I assume this is there way to address the common complaint that the stars of Teen Mom and Teen Mom 2 do not represent struggling teen mothers given that they are now celebrities that make A LOT of money just being on TV. It is a nearly impossible problem to get around for the network given the traditional 16 & Pregnant then Teen Mom route, so they appear to be skipping right to the Teen Mom part.
Here’s the casting call for that:
MTV is Casting Now for a new season of Teen Mom
MTV is casting for a new season of the thought-provoking documentary series Teen Mom. This hit series follows the journeys of strong-willed and opinionated women who faced an unexpected pregnancy as a teen and now, in their early 20’s, are navigating the difficulties of raising a child.
Our goal is to give viewers a look inside the realities of motherhood — from balancing school and/or work responsibilities to navigating incredibly difficult decisions and relationships with boyfriends and parents.
MTV is looking for young mothers from diverse backgrounds who had children in their late teens and those children are now between the ages of 4 and 7; who would like to share their dramatic personal stories about their complicated journeys.
If you are outspoken, unfiltered and funny, we want to hear from you! Please email us as soon as possible at MTVTeenMom2017@gmail.com. Include the city and state you live in, your contact details, a picture and the reason why you’d like to share your story as part of the Teen Mom series.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Applicants should appear to be between the ages of 16 and 25.
MTV has two other active casting calls looking for young mothers and young mothers to be — it’s unclear if they are just disguised casting calls for 16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom, or if these are entirely different shows:
Are you and your friends young and/or expectant mothers?
MTV is now casting for a dynamic group of young and/or expecting mothers to share their experiences with young motherhood. This group of friends (and/or acquaintances) should live in the same area and have a genuine connection with one another. We want to showcase outgoing young women who are experiencing the joys and challenges of raising children alongside other young mothers, while juggling relationships, friendships, and family.
Please email us as soon as possible at MTVgroupcasting@gmail.com. Include:
– your contact details and the city and state you all live in
Put: GROUP CASTING in the subject line and explain why your group would be perfect for this docu-series.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Applicants should appear to be between the ages of 16 and 25.
Are you and your friends all young moms AND in college?
MTV is now casting for a dynamic group of mothers and/or expecting mothers who are currently attending college. This group of college moms or moms-to-be should have a genuine connection with each other and must want to share their experiences about young motherhood. We want to showcase outgoing women who are experiencing the joys and challenges of raising children alongside other mothers, while juggling school, relationships, friendships, and family.
Please email us as soon as possible at MTVgroupcasting@gmail.com. Include:
– your contact details and the city and state you all live in
Put: GROUP CASTING/COLLEGE in the subject line and explain why your group would be perfect for this docu-series.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Applicants should appear to be between the ages of 16 and 25.
So will you be tuning in for 16 & Pregnant Season 6? How about Teen Mom 4 with moms (and dads) that are actually struggling financially? I confess that I am intrigued!
