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Trust the Man (1960s Feature Film)

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CLEAN CUT POLITICIAN AIDE TYPES - WORKS THU JULY 2, FITTING EARLY NEXT WEEK
Due Date: 06/17/2026
  • Feature Film

    Clean cut politician aide types - works thu july 2, fitting early next week

    Trust the Man (1960s Feature Film)

    PAID Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 35 - 60 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    CLEAN CUT POLITICIAN AIDE TYPES - WORKS THU JULY 2, FITTING EARLY NEXT WEEK

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Television Series

    To portray: trans man

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard SAG/AFTRA BG Rate Trans Man New York 20 - 50 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

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    To portray: Trans Man. If selected, would fit & work in Astoria Queens. Tentative shoot dates 7/30, 7/31 & 8/3. Thx!

    Due Date: 06/26/2026

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  • Commercial

    Female stand in - blonde

    Stand in - Blonde Female

    $1,200 / 8 hours Woman New York 18 - 40 Non Union Commercial

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    Seeking Female Stand In - Height 5'0 to 5'7 - Blonde Hair - works one day in NYC - Sunday June 28th - this is a non union shoot

    Due Date: 06/28/2026

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  • Commercial

    Rush casting sag lip model, female, poc, full lips, age 21-35

    Jif (Works in Blauvelt, NY)

    SAG EXTRA SCALE Woman New York 21 - 35 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

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    ROLE: LIP MODEL POC Female with FULL LIPS Age 21-35

    Due Date: 06/26/2026

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  • Commercial

    25-30s - for a bar scene

    Bravo Social Commercial

    $300/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 38 Non Union Commercial

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    Legally 25+ to 30s. Bar goers. Shooting on the 1st in Brooklyn

    Due Date: 07/01/2026

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  • Television Series

    Union to portray commuters with strollers or bikes filming ext in nyc on tue 6.30

    Gordie

    224/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    Union to portray Commuters and/or Shoppers with STROLLERS OR BIKES filming current season exteriors in manhattan on TUE 6.30 **NOTE if you have stroller and/or bike for consideration** You will need...

    Due Date: 06/25/2026

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    Sag/aftra fit and tall men to portray security mon 6/29

    Gordie

    224/8 Man New York 30 - 55 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    SAG/AFTRA fit and tall men to portray Security MON 6/29 Spring season exteriors in Manhattan NY.

    Due Date: 06/25/2026

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    Nu to portray delivery people and janitorial staff *mon 6/29 in manhattan*

    Gordie

    187/10 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 45 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    You will need to bring your Physical ID to set on this project. I-9 Language for Casting Calls for Background Acting Roles I-9 verification will be completed on set in accordance with federal law. If...

    Due Date: 06/27/2026

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  • Commercial

    Stand-in around 5'0" - 5'7" with blonde hair

    Non-disclosed Beauty Brand

    $1,200/8 Woman New York 18 - 35 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Seeking stand-in around 5'0"- 5'7" with blonde hair. Shoots in NYC on 6/28. Rate is $1,200/8. (Please note, there is no additional 10% for agents/managers) Must have full availability. Height must be ...

    Due Date: 06/28/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Bucket drummer on subway - tues 6/30

    Tyrant - Amazon Film Studios

    SAG rate Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    when submitting please note experience with drumming on bucket. props can provide sticks and bucket. Tues 6/30

    Due Date: 06/29/2026

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