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Feature Film

Freefall

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$241/8hrs
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About this role

Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking the following for FREEFALL, a feature film set in the 1980s from Universal Pictures starring Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan - NON-SAG w/ Real Law Enforcement Experience/ Background (please note your experience) - If NON-SAG you will receive a Taft Hartley....
Due Date: 12/04/2026
  • Feature Film

    Real law enforcement officers - (non-sag) - works ( 10/15, 10/16, 10/26, 10/30 and 11/2 - 11/5)

    Freefall

    $241/8hrs Man New York 20 - 50 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking the following for FREEFALL, a feature film set in the 1980s from Universal Pictures starring Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan - NON-SAG w/ Real Law Enforcement E...

    Due Date: 12/04/2026

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  • Commercial

    Moderator

    Major Sports Merchandise Company

    $1200/10 hours Man, Woman New York 38 - 48 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Looking for an actor to play our moderator must have acting experience . This role requires a self tape You will read for the Moderator Role . This job shoots in the NYC area Friday October 16th . Mu...

    Due Date: 10/10/2026

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  • Promo

    General background

    CNN NYE

    $400.00/12 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 Non Union Promo

    About this role

    Seeking general background for 10/27/26. $400.00/12 rate. Shoots in Brooklyn, NY.

    Due Date: 10/26/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Real law enforcement officers - (sag) - works ( 10/15, 10/16, 10/26, 10/30 and 11/2 - 11/5)

    Freefall

    $241/8hrs Man New York 20 - 50 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking the following for FREEFALL, a feature film set in the 1980s from Universal Pictures starring Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan - SAG w/ Real Law Enforcement Exper...

    Due Date: 12/04/2026

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  • Feature Film

    1985 miami detectives (sag) (fitting 9/23-9/25, work oct, nov)

    Freefall

    SAG-AFTRA BG Rate: $231/8hrs Man New York 30 - 52 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking the following for FREEFALL, a feature film set in the 1980s from Universal Pictures starring Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan - 1985 Miami Detectives - SAG-AFTRA ...

    Due Date: 12/18/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Miami neighborhood pedestrians (sag) (oct 12-16)

    Freefall

    SAG-AFTRA BG Rate: $231/8hrs New York 18 - 75 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking the following for FREEFALL, a feature film set in the 1980s from Universal Pictures starring Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan - 1985 Miami Neighborhood Pedestrian...

    Due Date: 12/18/2026

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  • Television Series

    Real hockey player

    LAW AND ORDER SVU

    $242 Man New York 18 - 26 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    UNION AND NON UNION - REAL HOCKEY PLAYERS - SPECIAL ABILITY $241 - WORKS 10/19 (MUST HAVE ALL DAY AVAIL) - LOOKING FOR PEOPLE THAT CAN PORTRAY MEN 18-26yrs COLLEGE HOCKEY PLAYERS - MUST KNOW HOW TO ...

    Due Date: 10/19/2026

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  • Feature Film

    To portray kid 21: cast to fit, young boy (specific look and size, see description)

    "Lizard Music" starring: Dwayne Johnson

    Standard SAG/AFTRA BG Rate (If NU would get a TH) Man New York 6 - 8 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    Because this is a CAST TO FIT situation, sizing has to be EXTREMELY ACCURATE. Please include in the NOTES section if your child and or client’s sizing is a match. Kid 21: Look - 6 - 8 y/o, brown sho...

    Due Date: 10/09/2026

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  • Promo

    Talent to portray film crew types

    AMC

    $513.26/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Television Promo

    About this role

    Seeking talent to portray film crew types for $512.26/8 for 10/10/26. Shoots in NYC.

    Due Date: 10/09/2026

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  • Reality TV

    Possibly last night friday oct 9 4:30 pm

    Major Prime Time Singing Competition

    $17.50 per hour 4 hour guaranteed New York 18 - 55 No Union Affiliation Reality TV

    About this role

    Possibly the last night for paid audience! We are casting an enthusiastic, camera-ready audience for a HIGH-PROFILE and POPULAR network televised singing competition taping in East Rutherford, New Je...

    Due Date: 10/09/2026

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