Wordle

We are casting teams of THREE PLAYERS to compete for a chance to win a HUGE CASH PRIZE!

TEAMS CAN BE MADE UP OF FRIENDS, FAMILY, SIGNIFICANT OTHERS, CO-WORKERS, ETC.

Selected teams will head to Europe to play the game over a 1-2 week period within July 20 - August 1, 2026 (dates subject to change). Travel and accommodations will be provided by production. Must be 21+. Terms and conditions apply.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE FORM:

Select 2-3 teammates that you would like to compete with on the show. Your teammates can be friends, family, a significant other, co-workers, etc. They must be 21+ years and meet eligibility requirements.
Have a recent photo of you by yourself ready to upload at the end of the form. Please ensure your face is visible (e.g., no hats or sunglasses).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Any question that has an asterisk (*) next to it means that an answer is required in order for you to submit a completed application for our review.
When you have completed the application, click the SUBMIT APPLICATION button at the bottom of the page. By submitting your information, you are agreeing that you have read and agree to the eligibility requirements and application release.
If you have any trouble or questions, email: [email protected]
You must meet the eligibility requirements below.

We can’t wait to learn more about you! Don’t delay—our casting process moves fast, and we’d love to hear from you TODAY!

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS, May 29, 2026 @ 5PM (PST)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS *

1) You must be at least 21 years of age as of July 1, 2026. 2) You must: (i) be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security or tax identification number; or (ii) meet all requirements under United States immigration law and applicable tax law(s) permitting you to participate in all Program elements and to accept any money or prizing in connection with the Program, as determined by Producer in its sole discretion. 3) You must satisfy any requirements necessary to travel to Europe (production location subject to change in Producer’s sole discretion) including, but not limited to: (a) satisfying the Immigration Rules for a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), as set out in Appendix Electronic Travel Authorisation https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-electronic-travel-authorisation; and (b) securing an ETA for travel to the United Kingdom. 4) You are not currently, nor do you currently intend to be, a candidate for public office, and if there is any change in this representation prior to the initial exhibition of the Program in which you appear, you must immediately notify NBCUniversal (as defined below) at ReportingCandidacy@nbcuni.com. Becoming a candidate before or around the time of the initial exhibition of the Program may under certain circumstances have legal implications on the exhibitor’s ability to exhibit the Program. 5) Fly Town Productions LLC (“Producer”) and NBCUniversal (as defined below) reserve the right to render ineligible any person who either of them determines, in their sole discretion, is sufficiently connected with the production, administration, judging, or distribution of the Program, such that his/her participation in the Program could create the appearance of impropriety. In making this decision, Producer and NBCUniversal may consider whether you are, or know or have known anyone who is, or has been within the last two (2) years, an employee, officer, director or agent of any of the following: (a) Producer or any other person or entity involved in the development, production, distribution or other exploitation of the reality-based program currently entitled “Untitled Word Game Project” (the “Program”) or any variation thereof (including, without limitation, the New York Times); (b) NBCUniversal Media, LLC or any of its parent, subsidiary or affiliated entities, including, without limitation, its broadcast networks and studios, cable networks and studios, film businesses, digital businesses, parks and resorts (collectively, “NBCUniversal”) (for more information about NBCUniversal businesses, please visit http://corporate.comcast.com or http://www.nbcuni.com); (c) Any sponsor of the Program or its advertising agency; or (d) Any person or entity supplying goods, services or prizes (as applicable) to the Program. Please list any such relationships here; if none, write “None.” If you become aware of any such relationships after completing this application, please immediately notify Producer in writing. 6) If you are selected as a potential participant you must execute waivers and release agreements required by Producer and NBCUniversal or any of their licensees, successors or assigns. 7) You will need to be available to the production for a consecutive 5–14-day period in the summer of 2026 (dates subject to change in Producer’s sole discretion) and be willing to travel to various locations as part of production. 8) Any offer to become a participant may be subject to or conditioned upon your submission to a background check.

Please check the box above to indicate your acknowledgement of the eligibility requirements.

If you or someone from your team have previously spoken with a Wordle casting staff member, please provide the staff member's name.

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

For verification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sections 2256 et seq.

Phone Number *

Email *

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TikTok

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Current City *

Current State *

Hometown City, State *

City & State where you were born and raised

What is your current occupation? *

Do you play Wordle? *

If YES, how often do you play?

Tell us about the most important people in your life. *

Please describe your personality! We'd love to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly! *

Please list 2-3 people that you know who you would like to team up with on NBC's new game show, Wordle! Include their name and relationship to you.

Tips on selecting your teammates: people who you know that are good at the game and who are fun!). They can be friends, family members, significant others, co-workers, etc. Must be 21+ and meet eligibility requirements.

Please tell us a fun fact about yourself. Is there anything that surprises people about you? *

LOGISTICS:

How did you hear about the casting? *

Please be specific

Have you ever acted, performed or appeared in a film, television show (including but not limited to a game, reality or competition), etc? *

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If YES, please list the name(s) of the TV and/or film(s), airdate(s), network(s), number of episodes and where you placed and what you won if you competed.

Are you currently being considered for any other game or reality show(s)? *

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If YES, please provide all details:

Please upload a clear picture of you by yourself. Please ensure your face is visible (e.g., no hats or sunglasses). *

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If you're able to, please upload a screenshot of your WORDLE STATS!

Directions on how to find your stats:
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• Sign in
• Select WORDLE game
• Either click on SEE STATS or the GRAPH icon on the top right

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Lastly, we HIGHLY ENCOURAGE you to upload a video of yourself. You can make one here through our video recorder!
- Tell us about your experience playing the NYT game, Wordle!
- Do you share stats with friends? If so, tell us about it and who do you share your stats with?
- Do you have a strategy with the game?
- Do you think you can compete against the best Wordle players?

* We love personality so don't be afraid to be yourself and have fun!

APPLICATION RELEASE
PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING *

9) You give the following representations, warranties, acknowledgements, consents and releases: (a) By signing below, I represent, warrant, acknowledge, and agree that: (i) I have read and I meet and agree to be bound by the eligibility requirements; (ii) I have completed this application honestly and accurately; (iii) if any of the information in this application is found to be false or incomplete, this will be grounds for dismissal from the Program participant selection process, and/or from the Program contest (if any), if selected; (iv) even if I meet the eligibility requirements, Producer has no obligation to further contact me, interview me, and/or select me as a participant; (v) even if I am selected as a participant, Producer has no obligation to conduct the Program contest (if any) or produce the Program and NBCUniversal has no obligation to exhibit it, even if produced; (vi) I agree to keep strictly confidential all information about the Program that I may acquire during the participant selection process and/or during my participation in the Program (if applicable), except as otherwise expressly provided in this application; (vii) all decisions by Producer concerning selection of the participants are final and not subject to challenge or appeal; and (viii) Producer has no obligation to return any materials submitted by me as part of the application whether or not I am selected as a participant. (b) By submitting this application, I consent to the recording, use and reuse by Producer, NBCUniversal, and any of the Released Parties (as defined in Paragraph 10 below) of my voice, actions, likeness, name, appearance, biographical material, and any information contained in, derived from or obtained in connection with my application to be a participant in the Program or in any materials submitted by me in connection with my application (collectively “Likeness”), as edited, altered, or modified by Producer or by any of the other Released Parties, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, worldwide in perpetuity, in or in connection with the Program or any other work. I agree that the Released Parties or any of them may use all or any part of my Likeness, and may alter or modify it regardless of whether or not I am recognizable. I further agree that the Released Parties exclusively own all right, title, and interest (including, without limitation, all copyrights) in and to any and all recordings made by them and in and to any and all video that I have provided in connection with my application and any other materials that I have provided or may provide in connection with my application or the Program (collectively, the “Materials”), including, without limitation, the right to edit, alter or modify the Materials and to use all or part of the Materials and my Likeness in any and all media now known or hereafter devised worldwide, in perpetuity. Without in any way limiting the foregoing, if I perform or include any music (other than music supplied to me by Producer) in connection with my application or the Program, I represent and warrant that I own all rights to such music, and I grant Producer the right to record, reproduce and publicly perform any such music in and in connection with the Program or any other work. Without in any way limiting the waivers and releases set forth herein, I waive any claims to royalties of any kind, whether accruing now or in the future, from Producer and NBCUniversal for the use of any such music, including, without limitation, any applicable copyright, public performance, mechanical and synchronization royalties. I further agree that Released Parties may use my Likeness and the Materials in connection with any promotion, publicity, marketing or advertisement. I grant the rights hereunder whether or not I am selected to participate in the Program in any manner whatsoever. I understand that I will not be paid any money for giving Released Parties these rights or for signing this application. (c) I authorize Producer and any person or entity designated by Producer to investigate, access and collect information about me, about any of the statements made by me in my application, any supporting documents and any other documents that I have signed or provided or do sign or provide in connection with my application to be selected as a participant in the Program, or any other written or oral statements I make in connection therewith, to the maximum extent permitted by law. Without limiting the foregoing, I irrevocably authorize Producer and any person or entity designated by Producer to secure information about me and my experiences from my current and former employers, associates, friends, family members, educational institutions, government agencies, credit reporting agencies, any branch of the military, and any references I have provided, and I irrevocably authorize such parties to provide information concerning me. I hereby unconditionally and irrevocably release and forever discharge Producer, the persons or entities designated by Producer, and all such parties and persons from any and all liabilities arising out of or in connection with any such investigation. To the maximum extent permitted by law, I specifically authorize investigation of my employment records, medical records, and government records, including but not limited to my motor vehicle records, criminal records, civil records, military records, credit reports, and consumer report(s). I acknowledge and agree that any such information obtained by Producer or by any person or entity designated by Producer pursuant to this paragraph or otherwise may be used for purposes of selecting participants in the Program or in the course of producing the Program, and may be described or otherwise related in and in connection with the Program, in and in connection with another program, and in and in connection with any advertising, promotion or publicity for the Program or other program, to the maximum extent permitted by law. (d) I understand that the participant selection process will involve subjective decisions made by certain individuals selected by Producer and NBCUniversal in their sole discretion. I understand that the participant selection process may also involve subjective decisions made by the public. I further understand that those certain individuals, NBCUniversal, Producer and other persons or entities may be acquainted with or have some familiarity with some or all of the applicants to varying degrees. I further acknowledge and agree that Producer reserves the right to consider and select participants who are not able to attend an open casting call and that Producer shall have sole discretion and control over every aspect of selecting participants. I understand and agree that all participant selection and elimination decisions shall be final and binding on me in all respects, and shall not be subject to challenge or appeal. 9) CONFIDENTIALITY. I understand that Producer and Network are involved in a competitive industry in which confidentiality is a valuable asset. I acknowledge that, in my capacity with Producer and Network, I may be provided with Confidential Information and maintaining this Confidential Information is vital to the success of the Program and Producer’s and Network’s businesses. Whether or not I am selected to be a participant on the Program, I shall keep in strictest confidence and shall not, and shall not authorize or cause others to, directly or indirectly, use or disclose to any third party at any time (i.e., prior to, during, or after the taping or exhibition of any episode of the Program) any of the following, which is the exclusive property of Producer or NBCUniversal: any information or materials that I may read, hear or otherwise acquire or learn in connection with or as a result of my participation in or in connection with the Program, including without limitation, any information or materials concerning or relating to Producer or to NBCUniversal, the business of Producer or NBCUniversal, any program produced by Producer or exhibited by NBCUniversal, including, without limitation, any information concerning or relating to the Program, the participant selection process, the Program applicants, the Program participants, the location(s) of the Program, the events contained in the Program, the outcome of any episode of the Program, and the contents of this application or any other agreement or document that I sign, have signed or receive from Producer or NBCUniversal at any time(collectively, the “Confidential Information”). I acknowledge and agree that my obligations with respect to confidentiality set forth in this application shall continue in perpetuity or until terminated by NBCUniversal by giving me written notice of termination. In no event will I have the right to terminate my confidentiality obligations under this application. I acknowledge that in the event I breach the confidentiality or any other provisions of this application, my breach may, in the sole discretion of Producer or NBCUniversal, result in my being disqualified to participate as a participant in the Program. I further acknowledge that a breach by me of any of the confidentiality provisions of this application would cause Producer and NBCUniversal irreparable injury and damage that cannot be reasonably or adequately compensated by damages in an action at law, and, therefore, I hereby expressly agree that Producer and NBCUniversal shall be entitled to injunctive and other equitable relief to prevent and cure any breach or threatened breach of any of the confidentiality provisions of this application by me. I understand that nothing in this paragraph or this application generally prevents me from: (a) discussing or disclosing information about conduct that I have reason to believe is unlawful; or (b) discussing or disclosing any matter I am entitled to discuss or disclose under applicable law. I understand that nothing in this paragraph or this application restricts me from reporting or providing information related to potential legal violations to any governmental agency or entity (e.g., SEC, OSHA, DOJ) without notifying Producer or NBCUniversal (“Whistleblower Activity”). Producer and NBCUniversal will not retaliate against me for any Whistleblower Activity, and nothing in this application requires me to waive any monetary award that I may legally be entitled to as a result of Whistleblower Activity. 10) RELEASE AND AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE. To the maximum extent permitted by law, I irrevocably and unconditionally release each of the Released Parties from any and all liability arising out of my participation in or in connection with the Program, including, without limitation, the recording of my Likeness and the Materials, my participation in the participant selection process, and any exploitation of the Program, my Likeness or the Materials, on any legal theory (including failure to adequately compensate me, infliction of emotional distress, illness, personal injury, rights of privacy and publicity, defamation, or false light), regardless of whether caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of the Released Parties (collectively, the “Released Claims”). The term “Released Parties” shall mean and refer to Producer, Network (as defined below), all entities and platforms of NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Comcast Corporation, any other licensees or assignees of the Program or the Materials, the other participants in the Program, all other persons and entities connected with the Program, all parent, subsidiary, related and affiliated entities, licensees, successors, assigns, sponsors and advertisers of each of the foregoing, all of the respective directors, officers, principals, executives, on-air talent, employees, agents, contractors, partners, shareholders, representatives and members of each of the foregoing, and the respective heirs, next of kin, spouses, guardians, representatives, executors, administrators, successors, licensees and assigns of each of the foregoing. 11) As used herein, “Producer” shall include, its licensees, successors, and assigns, and each of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents, and representatives. As used herein, “Network” shall mean one or more of the television networks or platforms (e.g., Peacock streaming platform) of NBCUniversal Media, LLC or its related and/or affiliated entities. I agree that Producer may license, assign, and otherwise transfer this application and all rights granted by me to any person or entity. 12) I acknowledge that there is a possibility that after the execution of this application, I may discover facts or incur or suffer claims which were unknown or unsuspected at the time of execution, and which if known by me at that time may have materially affected my decision to execute this application. I agree that by reason of this application, and the releases contained in the prior paragraphs, I am assuming any risk of such unknown or unsuspected facts and claims. 13) MEDIATION & ARBITRATION. WHERE ANY CONTROVERSY, DISPUTE, OR CLAIM IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR MY PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING THE ENFORCEMENT, SCOPE, OR APPLICABILITY OF THIS AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE) (A “DISPUTE”) ARISES AND CANNOT BE RESOLVED BETWEEN THE PARTIES, THE PARTIES AGREE TO FIRST TRY TO RESOLVE SUCH DISPUTE THROUGH CONFIDENTIAL MEDIATION. IF MEDIATION IS UNSUCCESSFUL, THEN ALL DISPUTES, INCLUDING THE SCOPE OR APPLICABILITY OF THIS AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE, SHALL BE RESOLVED BY FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION BEFORE A SINGLE NEUTRAL, ADMINISTERED BY JAMS OR ITS SUCCESSOR (“JAMS”) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS COMPREHENSIVE RULES AND PROCEDURES (COLLECTIVELY, “JAMS RULES,” AVAILABLE AT WWW.JAMSADR.COM AND PROVIDED IN HARD COPY UPON REQUEST). THE JAMS RULES FOR SELECTION OF MEDIATORS AND ARBITRATORS WILL BE FOLLOWED, EXCEPT THAT ANY MEDIATOR OR ARBITRATOR WILL BE: (A) LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN NEW YORK; OR (B) A RETIRED JUDGE. 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THE PARTIES AGREE THAT WITH RESPECT TO THE MEDIATION OR ARBITRATION OF ANY FEDERAL OR STATE CLAIM I BRING THAT ARISES FROM UNWAIVABLE PUBLIC RIGHTS, WHETHER STATUTORY OR NONSTATUTORY, THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY: THE BURDEN OF PROOF SHALL BE THE SAME AS IT WOULD BE IN A JUDICIAL PROCEEDING AND THE DECISION SHALL BE BASED ON THE INTERNAL SUBSTANTIVE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH LAWS DO NOT CONFLICT WITH THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT, WHICH GOVERNS THIS AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE, THE ARBITRATOR MAY AWARD ANY REMEDY THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE IN COURT; THE PARTIES SHALL BE PERMITTED DISCOVERY ADEQUATE TO SECURE THE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO PRESENT SUCH CLAIM OR DEFEND AGAINST SUCH CLAIM; AND PRODUCER SHALL PAY ALL TYPES OF COSTS THAT ARE UNIQUE TO MEDIATION OR ARBITRATION. THE PARTIES WILL OTHERWISE BEAR THEIR OWN FEES AND COSTS, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND EXPERT FEES. ANY DISPUTES AS TO THE REASONABLENESS OF COSTS AND EXPENSES SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE ARBITRATOR. IN THE EVENT OF ANY ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED BREACH BY ME OF MY EXCLUSIVITY, PUBLICITY, OR CONFIDENTIALITY OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, PRODUCER MAY SEEK AND OBTAIN INJUNCTIVE AND OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF FROM ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION. PRODUCER MAY ALSO PURSUE OTHER REMEDIES AGAINST ME FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT. I AGREE THAT GIVEN THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, AND THE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO PRODUCER, NETWORK AND THEIR LICENSEES THAT WOULD RESULT FROM DELAYING OR PREVENTING THE EXHIBITION OF ANY PROGRAM PRODUCED HEREUNDER, I MAY NOT SEEK OR OBTAIN INJUNCTIVE RELIEF IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT. TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONFIDENTIAL (EXCEPT AS BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND THIRD PARTIES INVOLVED IN DISCOVERY), INCLUDING PLEADINGS, EXHIBITS, AND/OR TESTIMONY. A SUCCESSFUL PARTY MAY MAKE APPLICATION TO THE ARBITRATOR FOR AN AWARD OF ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND/OR COSTS, AND THE ARBITRATOR MAY AWARD SUCH FEES AND COSTS TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW. IF ANY PORTIONS OF THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROVISIONS IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE FOUND TO BE INVALID, ILLEGAL, OR UNENFORCEABLE, THAT PORTION SHALL BE SEVERED FROM THE REST AND SHALL NOT AFFECT THIS AGREEMENT TO RESOLVE ALL DISPUTES THROUGH MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION. 14) APPLICATION OF FAA AND GOVERNING LAW. I agree that the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1, et seq. (“FAA”) governs any and all of the arbitration provisions contained herein and any arbitration proceeding related to or arising from this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of New York, to the extent they do not conflict with the FAA, without regard to the state’s conflict of law provisions. 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