The secret’s out: NBC’s “Password” is officially renewed for a third season, the network confirmed.
The Emmy-winning game show starring Keke Palmer and Jimmy Fallon is currently seeking contestants who excel at word games to go head-to-head with celebrity guests to compete for a cash prize. If this sounds like your kind of gig, keep reading for more info about the show and to find out how you can get cast as a player on “Password.”
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The game show is a revival of the original “Password” series, which aired on CBS in the 1960s and on ABC in the 1970s. On the show, Fallon and a celebrity guest are each paired with a contestant. The players take turns giving their partner one-word clues that will hopefully help them guess a mystery word, known as the password.
Points are awarded based on how quickly the password is guessed, and if one team fails to correctly guess the password, the opposing team gets a chance. The winning team takes home a grand cash prize.
On Season 2, players had the option to “shoot the moon” and wager points if they thought their partner would correctly guess the password on the first clue.
Palmer has hosted the show since its premiere in 2022. In 2023, she won an Emmy Award for outstanding host for a game show.
“Password” contestants are regular people who are partnered with either Fallon, who is a recurring player, or another celebrity guest. While the Season 3 celebrity guests haven’t been announced yet, players from Seasons 1 and 2 included:
- Martin Short
- Laverne Cox
- Meghan Trainor
- Joe Manganiello
- Heidi Klum
- Wiz Khalifa
- Yvette Nicole Brown
- Chelsea Handler
- Joel McHale
- Chance the Rapper
- Jon Hamm
- Lauren Graham
- Howie Mandel
Fallon and John Quinn (“Celebrity Name Game”) are executive producers along with Jeffrey Breeden (“America Says”), who serves as showrunner. NBC’s “Password” is produced by Fremantle in partnership with Universal Television Alternative Studio and Electric Hot Dog, Fallon’s NYC-based production company. Fremantle also produces a variety of other reality shows, including “Too Hot to Handle,” “The Price Is Right,” and “Family Feud.”
Casting Duo is leading the charge for finding the contestants for “Password” Season 3. Back in August, they posted an open call on Backstage. Production was seeking talent, aged 21 and older, from Newark, New Jersey, and New York City.
Think you have what it takes to win a game of “Password”? To become a contestant, submit your application on the show’s official casting website. Filming will take place soon in Newark. In order to be eligible, you must be a U.S. resident and at least 18 years old.
As part of the application, you’ll be asked to share fun facts about yourself and how winning the prize money would impact your life. You’re also encouraged to upload a short video showing off your authentic personality (check out our tips for making a self-tape here). For even more casting calls, head to these links:
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