A lot of you will know what XXXTryout is hawking as soon as you see the name, as casting porn has been a popular format for even longer than you’ve been whacking off. No shit, the first known stag film with the theme came out way back in 1924, though modern pornographers have managed to put their own spin on it. My own PornDudeCasting, for example, features cock and talk sessions with the big-headed smut mascot himself, yours truly. Likewise, XXXTryout managed to subvert my own genre expectations almost immediately, offering something even more real and intimate than the pseudo-amateur material you find on your typical reality porn platform.
So, what’s the big gimmick at XXXTryout.com that sets them apart from the other guys? They’re shooting movies with legit amateurs banging real pornstars. It’s a reversal of the typical setup you find in the casting niche, and they even invite viewers right out front to fill out the form and become real-life stars of adult entertainment. If I didn’t already run my own paysite, I’d probably be typing in my deets right now, but I’ll save the in-person fun for the lucky few of you who make the cut. In the meantime, I wasn’t about to resist a peek around.
Real Pornstars and Random Dudes Like You
My own premium porn site has evolved a bit in the years since I launched, moving from newbie Q&As to scripted fuck flicks, but I’m still a massive fan of the casting couch porno format. It’s a simple setup that allows for all kinds of depravity, with a sort of backstage, meta approach that makes it feel more like peering in on your horny neighbors than just watching a dirty movie. Right from the jump, I liked the production values on display, straddling the line between amateur and professional porno, another hallmark of well-done casting cinema.
It's common for casting sites to pretend their models are first timers even when you’re seeing familiar faces, but the reversal of the setup means there’s no such trickery involved at XXX Tryout. The amateurs tend to be the dudes involved, while the women are gorgeous, famous pornstars and rising starlets. Aubrey Valentine, Addyson James and Andie Anderson are some of the top-billed babes as I typed this up, and I spotted some PornDudeCasting alumni among the roster, too. Bunny Madison, Gigi Dior, Lexi Lore, Alexis James and Jackie Hoff are some names we have in common, and I would not be the least bit surprised to see more popping up. Whoever’s hiring around here clearly has an eye for talent.
Unlike way too many paysites out there, XXXTryout.com ain’t skimping on the free previews. You can peek at some complimentary video trailers, which are meaty enough for a lot of the cheapskates to get their rocks off and call it a day. I checked out the one-minute freebie promoting their latest film with Aubrey Valentine and some really lucky, legitimately amateur dude. He seems a little nervous in the opening interview, talking about how he applied a year ago and finally just got in. The preview may be brief, but it looks like my man did not disappoint, and neither did Aubrey.
Cheap Tickets with a Small Catch
Making my way to the XXXTryout.com signup page, I found some good news along with some bad news. The good news is that memberships are cheaper than most paysites, asking just $25 a month instead of the industry standard $30. The bad news is that memberships are streaming only, though I appreciate how they let you know on the signup page instead of making you find out the hard way. Longer plans get cheaper, with a 6-month rate that breaks down to under $17 a month.
As of this writing, there are just over 50 movies in the XXX Tryout catalog. Runtimes vary a bit, but most of their recent features clock in between 40 minutes and an hour, which is more generous than you get with a lot of casting porn even when you account for the Q&A sessions. In other words, you ain’t going to be aching for material with a stash like this, nor will you have to keep clicking through shorties while you’re just trying to cum into an old gym sock.
They’re growing at a more than respectable rate, too. The signup page at XXXTryout promises the industry-standard weekly releases, but looking at the upload dates, it’s even better than that. They’re dropping multiple new releases every week, giving you plenty of reasons to stop by during your regularly masturbatory rounds. Even without downloads, that’s a better value than you get elsewhere.
If you’ve just got to have your own personal copy of any of these scenes, they do have VOD available. They ain’t exactly cheap at $15 a movie, more than I usually expect outside the realm of deep-niche fetish porn. Honestly, though, it speaks to the quality of the content that they can charge as much as they do. They’ve been posting their XXX Tryout videos for a year now, and based on the traffic, those high VOD prices ain’t scaring away the customers.
I feel like this goes without saying, but you’ve got to be an active member if you want to star in your own XXX Tryout. This ain’t some half-baked operation, so on top of the $25 membership, be prepared to offer up full-body nudes and proof of STD testing, which they provide links for on the application page. If you get selected, travel and hotel costs are on you. They shoot in Vegas, though, so you could always turn it into a whole-ass vacation of debauchery.
Truly Delivering on the Theme
I’ve been lusting after alt girls lately, so my first stop as a paying XXX Tryout member was a 45-minute scene simply titled, Jessie Lee and Ninja. Jessie’s a tatted-up, raven-haired gothic beauty with a pretty face and great rack, while Ninja is a self-proclaimed content creator who flew out to Vegas for an audition. He seems like a totally average dude in the opening interview, visibly nervous as he explains where he got the nickname. One of the girls behind the camera calls him Ninja Dick and introduces the other players on the set. “If you don’t do a good job, then one of these guys is going to come in and show you how to do it,” she says.
It's not unlike the Q&A segments of my early work at PornDudeCasting, but again, it’s an amateur dude getting interviewed instead of a pornstar. Even before anything explicit happens, it feels so real, without the fake amateur posturing you often find within the genre. Ninja Dick admits his body count is just 7, light as hell for a porn stud, and he hasn’t even gotten laid in a year.
He wrote on his application that he’s into dark-haired chicks and goth girls, and they’ve got just the gal. His smile lights up as Jessie comes in and sits beside him, his leg shaking as she fondles him through his pants. She kneels between his legs, gets his pants off, and starts showing him how it’s done. “Take all your clothes off. Eventually, I’ll be naked, too.”
Jessie treats him to what I imagine is the best blowjob of his life so far, complete with ball sucking and beautiful eye contact. The camerawork is better than a lot of casting films, with multiple angles and smooth-moving handheld shots instead of a single, stationary cam beside the bed. It’s a lengthy blowjob, but unfortunately, our hero is just a bit too nervous to fully reciprocate the giving. Ninja is swapped out for a more professional BBC on the crew. “Let’s have 9ine come over and fuck me,” Jessie says. 9ine does his thing, and then there’s an interview with the whole trio afterwards. “It’s different when there’s people watching you,” Ninja laughs.
I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect when I learned what XXXTryout.com was all about, but they do a fantastic job reversing the roles of your typical casting pornos. The setup lets average joes in on the action with truly world-class talent, while the format allows for a sort of casual intimacy that’s rare outside of genuinely homemade smut. It feels very much like hanging out on the set while some random dude tries his hand at becoming a porn stud. Many of you will apply and some will even make it to Vegas for a shoot, but even the viewers at home are going to love this, too.
