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NU to portray Upscale Party Goers *Fit Mon 5/11 Yonkers, Work 5/19.5/20, 5/21 Sleepy Hollow* FITTING WILL BE IN THE MORNING
Due Date: 05/10/2026

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    Nu to portray upscale party goers *fit mon 5/11 yonkers, work 5/19.5/20, 5/21 sleepy hollow*

    Slip

    187/10 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 20 - 65 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    NU to portray Upscale Party Goers *Fit Mon 5/11 Yonkers, Work 5/19.5/20, 5/21 Sleepy Hollow* FITTING WILL BE IN THE MORNING

    Due Date: 05/10/2026

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    Sag to portray friends of principal actress *30s-40s* fri may 15 westchester

    Slip

    224/8 Woman New York 28 - 45 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    Please note we are filming in Westchester

    Due Date: 05/11/2026

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    Non union _ rush call today to chinatown nyc area - note eta (if we can use you, we'll reach out)

    Little Falls - Feature Film

    PAID Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 100 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    NON UNION _ RUSH CALL TODAY to CHINATOWN NYC AREA - NOTE ETA (if we can use you, we'll reach out)

    Due Date: 04/10/2026

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    To portray: a type that looks like they'd be in a marching band (no actual marching or inst playing)

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard SAG/AFTRA BG Rate / Standard NU BG Rate Man, Woman New York 18 - 30 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

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    To portray: A type that would look like they'd be in an actual marching band. Pls include in NOTES section if you're able to authentically mime a real instrument & what that instrument is; not req...

    Due Date: 05/12/2026

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    Sag/aftra to portray chic/upscale bar patrons thur 5/14

    Dexter: Resurrection S2

    224/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 55 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Film

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    SAG/AFTRA to portray Chic/Upscale Bar patrons THUR 5/14 Filming interiors in Manhattan, NY.

    Due Date: 05/11/2026

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    Pedestrians w/ cars (sag-aftra covered)

    Aig

    $224/8hrs + car bump $37.50 New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    GWCI is seeking people to portray Pedestrians w/ Cars for the Netflix film, AIG (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shoot Thurs 5/14 and/or Fri 5/15 in Jersey City NJ - exterior -Seeking upscale ca...

    Due Date: 05/15/2026

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    Kee casting is seeking men and women for brooklyn dance bar on tuesday

    I'M Your Dog

    $240 for 8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 30 - 40 SAG-AFTRA, Modified Low Budget Film Feature Film

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    busy club in Brooklyn dancing and drinks fun atmosphere

    Due Date: 05/09/2026

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    Non union _ 3am call time with car (report to brooklyn) - sun 5/10 **note yr color make model**

    Little Falls - Feature Film

    PAID Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 100 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    NON UNION _ 3AM CALL TIME WITH CAR (REPORT TO BROOKLYN) - SUN 5/10 **NOTE YR COLOR MAKE MODEL**

    Due Date: 04/10/2026

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    Sag/aftra to portray a posh/chic middle aged couple in elevator thur 5.14

    Dexter: Resurrection S2

    224/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 40 - 55 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Film

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    SAG/AFTRA to portray a POSH/CHIC Middle Aged couple in Elevator THUR 5.14 Filming interiors in Manhattan, NY. Submitting photos to the director.

    Due Date: 05/10/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Susan sarandon stand in - monday 5/11 -

    Exit Right (Feature Film)

    PAID Woman New York 50 - 75 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    Ideally around 5'5. filming in New Jersey with transportation provided if needed

    Due Date: 05/08/2026

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