Casting — New Docuseries: Spend Time Inside a Real Prison (Participants Wanted)

Update: Still casting. Public The Agency and Emmy Award–winning Alfred Street Industries are casting a bold documentary social experiment for a major streaming platform. Everyday people will spend time inside a real, functioning prison—exploring power, control, and human nature.

Quick Facts

• Format: Documentary series / social experiment (not scripted, not typical reality TV)

• Who: Self-aware, open-minded people eager to test limits

• Setting: Real working prison (highly controlled environment)

• Producers: Public The Agency + Alfred Street Industries (Emmy Award–winning)

What the Series Explores

• Power & Control: What changes when you have it—or don’t

• Human Nature: Raw behavior in extreme circumstances

• Personal Growth: Insights through a structured challenge

Who Should Apply (and Who Shouldn’t)

Great fit if you’re:

• Communicative, reflective, and self-aware

• Open-minded and curious about ethics/perspective-taking

• Resilient and comfortable with challenging environments

Please don’t apply if:

• You’re a professional actor

• You’ve appeared on a reality series in the past 5 years

How to Apply

• Complete the questionnaire: https://untitledprisonseries.******.com/

• Tip: Be honest and specific about your motivations and boundaries.

This is a casting call for real people seeking a once-in-a-lifetime challenge.