Nationwide casting search for Americans with Swedish ancestry
In the years 1846-1930 1, 3 million Swedish people immigrated to America to build a better life for their families. Today, more than 4.8 million Americans have Swedish heritage.
The Producers of the Swedish version of “American Idol” and “Minute to win it” are coming to the U.S. to find fun, outgoing Americans with Swedish ancestry to participate in their new reality television series “The Great Swedish Adventure.”
Americans will travel to Sweden and participate in an exciting reality television series. Showcasing everyday Americans as they journey throughout Sweden to discover their land, roots and cultural heritage.
Meter Television is conducting a nationwide search for fun, outgoing and adventurous Americans with Swedish ancestry (even a little bit counts), with a burning desire to find their roots and see their motherland. Chosen participants will compete in extreme cultural challenges to discover their rich and fascinating roots while trying to win the grand prize; Meeting their Swedish relatives.
This is an extraordinary opportunity to discover a new land and culture and have a chance to win a spectacular prize.
Since America has such a strong impact on the world through its politics, financial institutions, television, film, fashion and culture it will be interesting to turn the tables and bring people back to their Swedish roots.
“The Great Swedish Adventure” will be shot and broadcast in Sweden and potentially other countries as well. This is an incredible “once in a lifetime” opportunity for someone to discover their ancestry and experience their rich and fascinating Swedish cultural heritage.
Produced by Meter Television, who produces the Swedish version of “American Idol.”Minute to win it, “It’s sort of like ‘The Amazing Race’ with a ‘fish out of water’ hook,” says Christer Åkerlund, producer of the project.
Meter Television is paying for travel expenses and boarding during the filming period.