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Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

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Tall, bald or shaved head & or long stringy hair. MUST be a size 40L coat (pls include in NOTES section if you're a 40 L coat). Character type faces encouraged. If selected would work tentative day of 6/16 with a fitting prior on or 6/11 or 6/12 all in Astoria Queens. Thanks!
Due Date: 06/06/2026
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    Revised - si for camera test (must be a 40l coat size) thx!

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard SAG/AFTRA SI Rate Man New York 25 - 50 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    Tall, bald or shaved head & or long stringy hair. MUST be a size 40L coat (pls include in NOTES section if you're a 40 L coat). Character type faces encouraged. If selected would work tentative da...

    Due Date: 06/06/2026

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    Stand in w/ exp_indian/middle eastern female_5'7-5'9_avail mon 6/8

    Penthouse

    $262/8 Woman New York 20 - 40 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    STAND IN W/ EXP_INDIAN/MIDDLE EASTERN FEMALE_5'7-5'9_AVAIL MON 6/8

    Due Date: 06/06/2026

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  • Feature Film

    June 7/aw photo double

    Cabbage

    262/8 Woman New York 18 - 35 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    Seeking a Slim pale Caucasian Redhead Height – between 5’7” and 5’10” Must include Exact height Current weight Hair length Hair color Three selfies that reflect your current look

    Due Date: 06/06/2026

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  • Television Series

    Non-union w/ 1990/early 2000's vehicles - avail tues 6.9, wed 6.10, thurs 6.11 - filming in nj

    Availability

    $187/10 hrs + $250 New York 18 - 100 Other Television Series

    About this role

    NON-UNION W/ 1990/EARLY 2000'S VEHICLES - AVAIL TUES 6.9, WED 6.10, THURS 6.11 - FILMING SUMMER EXTERIORS IN NEWARK, NJ. **SEEKING VEHICLES MADE BETWEEN 1990-2003 ONLY** YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AVAILABL...

    Due Date: 06/08/2026

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  • Music Video

    Talent to portray backup singers

    Music Video

    $200/8 Woman New York 20 - 50 Non Union Music Video

    About this role

    Seeking talent to portray backup singers for a music video shooting 6/9. No singing or vocals required. Must be fully available. $200/8. Must include phone number in submission.

    Due Date: 06/08/2026

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  • Print

    Stand-in around 6'1"-6'2" with dark hair & athletic, broad-shouldered build

    Online Sports Betting

    $600/10 Man New York 45 - 57 No Union Affiliation Print

    About this role

    Seeking stand-in around 6'1" - 6'2", 195-210lbs with dark hair and Athletic, Broad-Shouldered build. Shoots in Brooklyn on 6/12. Rate is $600/10. Must have full availability. Phone number must be incl...

    Due Date: 06/11/2026

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  • Television Series

    Speech attendees (non-sag)

    The Gilded Age - Season 4

    $187/10hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 70 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking People to portray Black speech attendees for THE GILDED AGE - SEASON 4. Shoot Pay Rate: $187/10hrs Fitting Pay Rate: $46.75/2.5hrs Fitting Dates: 6/10, 6/11, 6/12 in Brooklyn, NY S...

    Due Date: 06/12/2026

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  • Reality TV

    Cafe patrons, pedestrians

    Coffee Reality- Nyc

    $260/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 20 - 60 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Reality TV

    About this role

    Cafe Patrons, Pedestrians, Etc

    Due Date: 06/05/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Inmates - sun 6/7 nyc - note current chest and waist size

    Sunday - (Universal Pictures)

    PAID Man New York 18 - 100 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    INMATES - SUN 6/7 NYC - NOTE CURRENT CHEST AND WAIST SIZE

    Due Date: 06/05/2026

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  • Television Series

    Sag to portray upscale restaurant patrons *filming in hartsdale ny*

    Slip

    224/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 75 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    please note if you've worked on SLIP

    Due Date: 06/15/2026

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