Casting call open for Norwegian-Americans

An open casting call is being held Nov. 8 at the Mall of America for Norwegian Americans who are interested in applying for the sixth season of Norway’s No. 1 Emmy award-winning reality TV series “Alt for Norge” (“The Great Norway Adventure”).

The series follows 12 Norwegian-Americans who fly to Norway and immerse themselves in the culture and compete in a series of adventurous and fun challenges. The winner receives a prize of $50,000 and meets Norwegian relatives they don’t even know exist.

The call is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Executive Center at the Mall of America which is located on level 4, east. To get on the VIP list email castingnorway@gmail.com. For information regarding this event and to apply online go to http://oconnorcasting.tv/index.php/norway/

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