🎤 “Star Search Live” Is Making a Comeback—Casting Now Open

Get ready, performers: Netflix is rebooting the iconic Star Search as Star Search Live, and applications are now open! Whether you’re a singer, dancer, comedian, or young talent, this is your moment to shine.

Get ready, performers: Netflix is rebooting the iconic Star Search as Star Search Live, and applications are now open! Whether you’re a singer, dancer, comedian, or young talent, this is your moment to shine.

A Legendary Reboot with Live Thrills

Originally airing from 1983 to 1995, Star Search introduced stars like Beyoncé, Britney Spears, and Adam Sandler. Now, it returns live on Netflix with a bigger, bolder format: each week, contestants across multiple genres will battle it out, with eliminations and audience engagement live on screen, giving the show an electrifying, must-watch feel

What to Expect

  • Genre variety: Music, dance, comedy, and kids’ acts all have their moment.

  • Live stakes: Weekly eliminations and interactive elements bring high tension.

  • New faces, fresh energy: While honoring its history, the show is casting a new era of talent.

  • Netflix’s reboot will showcase today’s emerging stars who could become tomorrow’s household names netflix.com.

Backed by Industry Heavyweights

Produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment—creators behind Rhythm + Flow, the Emmys, the American Music Awards, and more—this reboot has serious production chops. Executive producers include Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, Madison Merritt, and Elaine Metaxas netflix.com.

Netflix’s Growing Competition Slate

Star Search Live joins Netflix’s expanding reality lineup:

  • Building the Band

  • The Golden Ticket

  • Squid Game: The Challenge

  • Million Dollar Secret

  • Physical: 100

  • Battle Camp

  • Is It Cake?

  • The Circle
    …and many others

What’s Next?

Judges, hosts, and the premiere date haven’t been announced yet. Stay tuned to Tudum for updates—this reboot is just heating up