Riding high on the successful launch of an accelerated, action packed 13-week episode cycle with more favorite Real World drama packed into 1-hour episodes, MTV has greenlit the hit reality series for a 21st season. Production will move from the west coast to the east coast as Bunim-Murray Productions begins shooting in Brooklyn, NY this summer. Continuing with the new format of expanding the episodes to one-hour, the network has ordered 12 episodes of "The Real World: Brooklyn" which is scheduled to premiere in Q1 2009.
"In its 20th season, this pioneer of reality TV is stronger than ever in its new one-hour format. Viewers are connecting with the cast and drama of 'The Real World: Hollywood' in a big way, and expanding a half-hour per episode gives them more of what they want making this must see TV each week," Tony Disanto, Executive Vice President, Series Development and Programming. "We're thrilled to also announce the greenlight of season 21, taking the show back to where it all began New York City."
"The Brooklyn season, like the Hollywood season, will focus on what people loved about 'The Real World' when it launched in 1992 genuine people, meaningful conflict and powerful stories," Jon Murray, "The Real World" Co-Creator and Chairman & President of Bunim-Murray Productions. "We're thrilled that MTV is allowing 'The Real World' turn 21!"
