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The Sham

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$187 for 10 hrs plus overtime
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Icon of a person representing gender. New York Birthday cake icon with one candle in the middle to signify age. 23 - 53 Heart in the center of a triangle with circles at the points, symbolizing an actor’s union status, SAG-AFTRA or non-union. SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Heart in the center of a triangle with circles at the points, symbolizing an actor’s union status, SAG-AFTRA or non-union. Feature Film

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Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play BLACK TIE WEDDING GROOMSMAN for film THE SHAM. Seeking upscale NYC Male BG, 23-48s age range, all ethnicities. Men 40L jacket, seeking 5'10-6'2 range. Tentative shoot date: 4/07 Tuesday in NYC This background role is NOT covered by a SAG-AFTRA CB...
Due Date: 04/03/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Nu groomsman (work tuesday 4/07, new faces only, cast to fit 40l)

    The Sham

    $187 for 10 hrs plus overtime Man New York 23 - 53 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play BLACK TIE WEDDING GROOMSMAN for film THE SHAM. Seeking upscale NYC Male BG, 23-48s age range, all ethnicities. Men 40L jacket, seeking 5'10-6'2 range. ...

    Due Date: 04/03/2026

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    Event security at political rally (non sag-aftra covered)

    Aig

    $176/10hrs New York 25 - 65 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    GWCI is seeking people to portray EVENT SECURITY at Political Rally for the Netflix film AIG (NON SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting MON 4/6 (int/ext - Newark, NJ) -Various roles cast to...

    Due Date: 04/07/2026

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    Local law enforcement/police at political rally (sag-aftra covered)

    Aig

    $224/8hrs New York 25 - 65 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Local Law Enforcement/Police at Political Rally for the Netflix film AIG (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting MON 4/6 (int/ext - Newark, NJ) and WED 4/8 (...

    Due Date: 04/06/2026

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    Event staff / security at political rally (sag-aftra covered)

    Aig

    $224/8hrs New York 30 - 65 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray EVENT STAFF/SECURITY at Political Rally for the Netflix film AIG (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting MON 4/6 (int/ext - Newark, NJ) -Various roles cast ...

    Due Date: 04/06/2026

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    Bg with car pre 2010 - night shoot - friday 4/3 - astoria

    Sunday - (Universal Pictures)

    PAID SAG BG RATES Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 21 - 65 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    BG with car - filming in Astoria - around 6pm call time. night shoot

    Due Date: 04/03/2026

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  • Television Film

    Asian male golfer with experience - april 27 long island - note handicap/experience

    General Availability (2026)

    PAID SAG / NU BG RATES Man New York 18 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Television Film

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    ASIAN MALE GOLFER WITH EXPERIENCE - APRIL 27 LONG ISLAND - NOTE HANDICAP/EXPERIENCE

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    Winnie harlow stand-in, thin black female, 5'9 1/2"

    Winnie Harlow X Incyte (Works in New York)

    $500 +20% agent fee (if applicable) Woman New York 21 - 41 Non Union Commercial

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    Winnie Harlow Stand-In Black Female, Thin, Dark Brown Hair Height: 5' 9.5" Bust: 32.5" Waist: 24.5" Hips: 35"

    Due Date: 04/03/2026

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    Auditioning company dancers (background, late 20's-early 30's)

    'Trimmed' Short Film

    See Below Man New York 25 - 35 Non Union Short Film

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    -Caucasian -Curly brown hair -Lean muscle -Around 5'10 MUST HAVE STRONG CONTEMPORARY DANCE BACKGROUND.

    Due Date: 04/06/2026

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    Photo double for white female actor, brown curly hair, 5'5-5'7 - tent. works 4/9 night in nj (sag)

    Untitled H Movie

    SAG Photo Double Rate: $262/8hrs Woman New York 21 - 38 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    GWCI is seeking people to portray a photo double for a principal female actor for UNTITLED H MOVIE TENTATIVE DATES: Thursday 4/9 overnight Filming in Passaic County NJ Exterior work Rate: $262/8hrs ...

    Due Date: 04/03/2026

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    Photo double for white female actor, brown hair, 5'7-5'9 - tent. works 4/8 night in nj (sag covered)

    Untitled H Movie

    SAG Photo Double Rate: $262/8hrs Woman New York 21 - 38 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray a photo double for a principal female actor for UNTITLED H MOVIE TENTATIVE DATES: Wednesday 4/8 overnight Filming in Passaic County NJ Exterior work Rate: $262/8hrs...

    Due Date: 04/03/2026

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