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Ghost

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$224/8 hours
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GWCI is seeking people to portray elderly neighbor couple for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting May 12th in Brooklyn Rate: $224/8hr Exterior Work This background role is covered by SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision. Please no...
Due Date: 05/06/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Elderly neighbor couple (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 hours New York 65 - 88 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray elderly neighbor couple for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting May 12th in Brooklyn Rate: $224/8hr Exterior Work This background...

    Due Date: 05/06/2026

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    Nyc pedestrians (not sag covered)- tentative work thurs 5/7

    Minivan

    $187/10hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play NYC Pedestrians (NOT SAG COVERED)- tentative work Thurs 5/7 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Date(...

    Due Date: 05/07/2026

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    Nyc pedestrians w/ cars (not sag covered)- tentative work thurs 5/7

    Minivan

    $187/10hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play NYC Pedestrians w/ Cars (NOT SAG COVERED)- tentative work Thurs 5/7 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Sho...

    Due Date: 05/07/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Joggers or walkers at beach - tues 5/12 - filming in long island

    42.6 (Focus Features)

    SAG RATES Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 75 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    when submitting let us know if you prefer jogging or just walking. filming in Point Lookout Long Island with transportation provided if needed.

    Due Date: 05/12/2026

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  • Commercial

    Plus-size talent to portray sales associate

    Chase

    $500.00/12 Woman New York 18 - 99 Non Union Commercial

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    Seeking plus-size talent to portray a sales associate. Shoots exteriors in Brooklyn tomorrow 5/7. Rate is $500/12. Must have full availability. Phone number must be included on profile to be considere...

    Due Date: 06/04/2026

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  • Television Series

    Stabbers (revised)

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard SAG/AFTRA BG Rate Man New York 30 - 50 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

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    Tall, gothic, gymnast, contortionist types. Doug Jones types.! Pls include height in NOTES section & if you have any dance, yoga & gymnast experience. If selected, shoot date TBD. Thx!

    Due Date: 05/27/2026

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  • Commercial

    Talent for tomorrow 5/7

    Non-disclosed Shoe Brand

    $350/10 Man New York 20 - 35 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Seeking talent with a cool, interesting vibe. Shoots in NYC on 5/7. Rate is $350/10. Must have full availability.

    Due Date: 05/07/2026

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    Hotel guest child (white male, approx 9-11yrs) (fitting today 5/6, works 5/7, 5/8)

    Webegodden

    $224/8hrs Man New York 9 - 11 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to portray the following for WEBEGODDEN, a feature film directed by Martin Scorsese: EUROPEAN HOTEL GUEST CHILDREN w/ FAMILIES: SAG-AFTRA or NON SAG children, ...

    Due Date: 05/29/2026

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    Stand in for white male actor, 5'11-6'1 , brown hair- tent. work 5/6 (sag-aftra covered)

    Out the Kitchen

    $262/8hrs Man New York 30 - 45 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking a person to portray STAND-IN for White male, 5'11-6'1" dark hair (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) for various scenes in the series OUT THE KITCHEN.  Tentative work dates: 5/6 inter...

    Due Date: 05/06/2026

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    Photo double for black female actor, 5'3-5'5, dark hair (sag-aftra covered)

    Aig

    $262/8hrs Woman New York 30 - 45 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    GWCI is seeking person to PHOTO DOUBLE for 5'3-5'5, Dark Hair, Black Female Actor (SAG-AFTRA Covered). Tentative Dates: Shoot: THURS 5/7 - Interior Work, Wayne NJ - Seeking someone with lighter comp...

    Due Date: 05/07/2026

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