Casting begins for NBC's 'The Million Second Quiz' hosted by Ryan Seacrest

"The Million Second Quiz," the new competition hosted by Emmy-winning producer and host Ryan Seacrest and airing live on NBC from a gigantic hourglass-shaped structure in the heart of Manhattan, is beginning its nationwide search for contestants willing to test the limits of their knowledge, endurance and will to win on the biggest game show ever imagined.

"The Million Second Quiz" premieres Monday, Sept. 9, at 8 p.m.

The search begins in Washington D.C. (Aug. 10), Boston (Aug. 14), Philadelphia (Aug. 18) and New York City (Aug. 24). Potential contestants must be age 18 or over and legal U.S. residents to enter. Updates, pre-registration forms, audition tips and a full list of details with all venue information can be found at www.millionsecondquizcasting.com.

"The Million Second Quiz" will be the first fully convergent television experience, where viewers will be able to download the show's game app and play along at home in real time by syncing to the live primetime broadcast each night. The entire competition takes place 24 hours a day for more than 12 days. Contestants will be pushed to the limits of their knowledge and the breaking point of endurance as they compete in quiz bouts around the clock. Live, interactive, intense and unlike any other game show in history, with the largest guaranteed cash prize in game show history, this is truly the chance of a lifetime.

2013 audition cities and dates:

WASHINGTON D.C.

Saturday, Aug. 10

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Madam's Organ, 2461 18th St. NW

BOSTON

Wednesday, Aug. 14

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tequila Rain, 3 Lansdowne St.

PHILADELPHIA

Sunday, Aug. 18

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

McFadden's, 461 N. 3rd St.

NEW YORK CITY

Saturday, Aug. 24

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

NBC Experience Store, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan

Throughout the month of August, a "The Million Second Quiz" branded tent will be traveling across Manhattan and the five boroughs of New York City, including popular festivals and events, looking for potential contestants. Visit www.millionsecondquizcasting.com for more information and specific locations.

Fans can visit the official show site at http://www.nbc.com/million-second-quiz/.

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