ManningCast may soon feature more than just the Mannings.
Also known as "Monday Night Football" with Peyton and Eli, ManningCast is entering its third season on the ESPN networks. There may be a bit of a twist this time, with a new video hinting to a third host being added to the broadcast.
The auditions are star-packed, with athletes, musicians and actors poorly trying out for the role.
You could say the auditions for a third ManningCast host did not go as expected. pic.twitter.com/dDfdblWpVm
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Like he does on the sidelines, Rams coach Sean McVay holds the clipboard in front of his face during his audition. When asked about his strengths, DJ Khaled replies with his iconic, "We the best." Olivia Dunne makes her TikTok status known, while Reese Witherspoon calls Peyton Manning to ask about home and auto insurance, a jab at his Nationwide Insurance commercials.
The Manning brothers strike out everyone who appears before cutting to future Fox analyst Tom Brady and a dog sitting in the waiting room. The lights flicker off, signaling the end of auditions, and Brady delivers an appropriate final line.
Based on the Mannings' reactions to the talent on display, it appears likely none of their esteemed guests will make the cut. But we'll find out next week when "Monday Night Football" and the ManningCast return to open the 2023 season.
ManningCast schedule 2023
Here are the "Monday Night Football" games set to feature a ManningCast in 2023:
| Week | Date | Matchup |
| Week 1 | Sept. 11 | Bills vs. Jets |
| Week 4 | Oct. 2 | Seahawks vs. Giants |
| Week 5 | Oct. 9 | Packers vs. Raiders |
| Week 7 | Oct. 23 | 49ers vs. Vikings |
| Week 9 | Nov. 6 | Chargers vs. Jets |
| Week 10 | Nov. 13 | Broncos vs. Bills |
| Week 11 | Nov. 20 | Eagles vs. Chiefs |
| Week 13 | Dec. 4 | Bengals vs. Jaguars |
| Week 15 | Dec. 18 | Chiefs vs. Patriots |
| Wild Card | Jan. 15 | TBD vs. TBD |
