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Out the Kitchen

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Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking a person to portray STAND-IN for Black male, 5'8"-5'10", dark hair (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) for various scenes in the series OUT THE KITCHEN.  Tentative work dates: 6/23 interior/exterior work in Brooklyn, NY SAG-AFTRA rate: $262/8hrs Please note what time you could ...
Due Date: 06/23/2026
  • Television Series

    Rush call stand in for black male actor, 5'8-5'10 , dark hair- tent. work 6/23 (sag-aftra covered)

    Out the Kitchen

    $262/8hrs Man New York 25 - 55 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking a person to portray STAND-IN for Black male, 5'8"-5'10", dark hair (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) for various scenes in the series OUT THE KITCHEN.  Tentative work dates: 6/23 i...

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Feature Film

    pool patrons & lifeguard in swimsuits (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 18 - 80 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Pool Patrons & Lifeguard in Swimsuits (NOT GOING IN POOL) for the feature film GHOST-2nd UNIT. (SAG COVERED) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Sat 6/27 OR Sun 6/28 SA...

    Due Date: 07/04/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Featured couple in swimsuits (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 18 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Featured Couple in Swimsuits (NOT GOING IN POOL) for the feature film GHOST-2nd UNIT. (SAG COVERED) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Sat 6/27 OR Sun 6/28 SAG Pay rate: $...

    Due Date: 07/04/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Militia & law enforcement (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 18 - 51 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Militia & Law Enforcement for the feature film GHOST-2nd UNIT. (SAG COVERED) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Sat 6/27 OR Sun 6/28 SAG Pay rate: $224/8hrs Exterior ...

    Due Date: 07/04/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Protestors (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 18 - 80 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Protestors for the feature film GHOST-2nd UNIT. (SAG COVERED) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Sat 6/27 OR Sun 6/28 SAG Pay rate: $224/8hrs Exterior Work in Weschester ...

    Due Date: 07/04/2026

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  • Television Series

    High school student

    Evil Lives Here: Episode 1105 (BG Role-rush Call)

    $136/DAY Man New York 18 - 26 Non Union Television Series

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    Recreation scene set during the school day, where groups of students socialize together while Cliff sits alone, separated from his peers. Helps establish Cliffs isolation and difficulty connecting wit...

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Unhoused/homeless 6/28 (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 18 - 88 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Unhoused for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Sunday 6/28 in Jackson Heights, NY Rate: $224/8hr Exterior Work This background...

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Nyc pedestrians 6/24 in manhattan (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 18 - 88 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Manhattan Pedestrians for the feature film GHOST. (SAG COVERED) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Wed 6/24 in Manhattan SAG Pay rate: $224/8hrs Exterior Work This backg...

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Person riding a scooter- special ability

    Ghost

    $234/8hrs New York 18 - 45 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Person Riding a Scooter- Special ability for the feature film GHOST. (SAG COVERED) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Wed 6/24 in Manhattan SAG Pay rate: $234/8hrs Exteri...

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Commuters in train - wed 6/24 - filming on stage in brooklyn

    42.6 (Focus Features)

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

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    Looking for all types to portray train commuters - filming on stage in Brooklyn

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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