Casting call for 'Deal or No Deal' game show with Howie Mandel at Universal Orlando

Original host Howie Mandel returns for 'Deal or No Deal' revival.

Jennifer Sangalang
Florida Today
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Audition ... or no audition?

Sorry! We mean, deal ... or no deal?

Universal Orlando will host a casting call for the revival of the popular game show "Deal or No Deal" with original host Howie Mandel. The longtime comedian, known for his roles in "St. Elsewhere" and "Bobby's World" in the 1980s and '90s, has said he considered retirement before "Deal or No Deal" came along.

"Deal or No Deal" originally aired from 2005-09 on NBC. Contestants choose from 26 sealed briefcases that carry varying amounts of cash, a penny to the top prize of $1 million. They deal with "the banker" and either keep the sealed briefcase with the unknown amount of cash, or accept a cash offer from the banker in exchange for what might be in the briefcase — a deal or no deal.

Since 2006, Mandel's been a judge for "America's Got Talent" for NBC along with Mel B, Heidi Klum, Howard Stern, Tyra Banks, and Simon Cowell. Season 13 of AGT premieres May 29.

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Two other casting calls for "Deal or No Deal" are in Florida this week:

• 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at River City Brewing Co., 835 Museum Circle, Jacksonville

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at CityWalk, Soundstage 19, at Universal Orlando, 6000 Universal Blvd.

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Gulfstream Park, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach

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For those who can't make the casting calls, consider applying online at dealornodeal.castingcrane.com.

The CNBC revival of "Deal or No Deal" will be taped at Universal Orlando, according to a news release, consisting of 30 original one-hour episodes.

Episodes will air in late 2018.

Universal Orlando Resort guests could be part of the studio audience of the high-stakes game show.

For more about the show or the open casting call, visit cnbc.com/deal-or-no-deal-casting.

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‘Deal or No Deal’ producers issued this casting call flyer to find contestants for the show’s upcoming revival on CNBC.