TALENT MUST BE CANADIANTALENT MUST BE NON-UNION
HOME STORAGE WARS HOST30-min Unscripted reality transactional resale seriesProduction company: Scott Brothers EntertainmentNetwork: Major US Cable NetworkNON-UNION
Callbacks (Zoom): Monday, June 15th, 2026Tentative Outside Shoot Dates: Early 2027 - Spring 2027 shootRate of Pay: TBA (Approximately 4k per episode, rate to be negotiated/pending on experience)Filming Location: Greater Toronto Area, ONTARIO
Reference: Storage Wars
FORMAT: A major cable network is seeking experts for a new transactional series in the home space. With the help of our host and expert, each episode will feature homeowners across the country looking to make money from items in their own home.
SYNOPSIS: A major cable network and an award-winning production company are now casting hosts/experts for an episodic transactional series that uncovers treasure hiding in plain sight. Seeking resellers, appraisers, collectors and antique experts who also love talking to people and can help homeowners with their potentially valuable items.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 7:00 PM EST
ANY QUESTIONS, SEND DIRECTLY TO: [email protected]
Please read the instructions carefully before sending any questions.***(If you have an agent, please allow them to submit for you)***You do not need permission to submit an audition, please just send one in!
Character Descriptions:
[HOST/EXPERT] Open gender. 25-55. They are the host of the show, and an expert in historical or valuable objects. Seeking- Resellers, appraisers, collectors, and antique experts who also love talking to people. They are the star of the show, They have to balance a business-like approach to resale with an ability to give tough love to homeowners. Seeking people who have contacts in this space that can be leveraged to help move items or fix items that are too broken to be sold. What's in it for them? They are looking to prove their worth as an expert, their reputation is on the line. HOST/EXPERT
Key Qualities:- Real, hands-on experience in antiques, resale, appraising, collecting, or restoration- Speaks in a way that’s easy to follow and compelling- Comfortable leading conversations with non-experts- Can deliver tough truths without alienating people- Can coach and mentor homeowners through decisions
Bonus Qualities: Existing social/media presence in this space
Talent First/Last Name *
Phone #: *
Email: *
If you have an agent, share their email address
If you have an agent, please share their name
Province *
City *
Height *
What are your social media handles?
Please upload a recent photo of yourself where we can clearly see your face. *
SLATE/ INTRO/ SUBMISSION INFO: ****Please keep your submission to no more than 5 minutes *
Wardrobe Note: Please dress in casual TV ready attire (in the world of Storage Wars). No suits or anything!
Slate: Please say your name, height, and location on camera.
Fun Intro: FUN Introduction telling us about you! - Why would you love this position? - How long have you been a treasure hunter? - What treasures have you found?
Sell someone an item: We want to see you in action, actively engaging with someone and selling them something.
Submission Scenario: - Film yourself interacting with another person (friend, family member, or even another seller) - Choose an item (or items) and walk them through it as if you’re trying to sell it - Highlight: Value (what makes it worth money or desirable), key features, interesting history or facts, why it’s a good buy, etc.
NOTE: - This is a two-person interaction, we need to see how you engage, respond, and lead - The other person should be on camera and participating (make sure to get their permission to be in your submission) - This is not a presentation, this is a real conversation - Be your authentic self! We want to see you shine! - Show us your expertise in action *