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Ghost

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About this role

GWCI is seeking people to portray Tent City Residents (NOT SAG COVERED)- tent. shoot date 6/23 for the feature film GHOST TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Tues 6/23 (in Sunset Park, Brooklyn) Exterior/InteriorWork ** SEEKING NEW FACES** This background role is NOT covered by SAG-AFTRA CBA and subjec...
Due Date: 07/04/2026
  • Feature Film

    Gwci is seeking people to portray tent city residents (not sag covered)- tent. shooting 6/23

    Ghost

    $187/10hrs New York 18 - 90 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Tent City Residents (NOT SAG COVERED)- tent. shoot date 6/23 for the feature film GHOST TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Tues 6/23 (in Sunset Park, Brooklyn) Exterior/Int...

    Due Date: 07/04/2026

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  • Television Series

    Non-union - to portray: executive types (asian)

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard NU Rate Man New York 60 - 70 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    To portray: "Walt Disney-Esque Executive" type. White hair & beard a plus! If selected, would work & fit in Astoria Queens. Date TBD. Thanks!

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Television Series

    Non-union - to portray: executive types

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard NU BG Rate Man New York 55 - 70 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    To portray: "Walt Disney-Esque Executive" type. Pencil mustache a plus! If selected, would work & fit in Astoria Queens. Date TBD. Thanks!

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Streaming Series

    Sag background for tomorrow

    Gemini

    $224/8hrs New York 18 - 75 SAG-AFTRA Streaming Series

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Pedestrians & Hospital BG for the series GEMINI. TENTATIVE DATES: 6/23 Brooklyn This background role is covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference o...

    Due Date: 06/22/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Photo double for bd wong - wed 6/24

    42.6 (Focus Features)

    PAID SAG RATES Man New York 30 - 65 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Looking for a photo double for BD Wong - 5'5 to 5'8.

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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  • Short Film

    Older couple

    Rkls

    $150/8 Man, Woman New York 55 - 84 SAG-AFTRA, Ultra Low Budget Film Short Film

    About this role

    Looking for real older couples

    Due Date: 06/26/2026

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  • Commercial

    Sag bg in ny for nda commercial-ages 25-55

    Sag BG in NY for Nda Commercial-ages 25-55

    $466.60/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 55 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

    About this role

    Sag BG in NY for NDA commercial-ages 25-55. Shooting in Brooklyn. 6/29-7/1

    Due Date: 06/22/2026

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  • Television Series

    Seeking people to portray footman - cast to fit (non sag aftra covered)

    The Gilded Age - Season 4

    $187/10hrs Man New York 19 - 26 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking People to portray Footman for THE GILDED AGE - SEASON 4. Shoot Pay Rate: $187/10hrs Fitting Pay Rate: $46.75/2.5hrs Fitting Dates: 6/24 in Brooklyn, NY Shoot Date: July 8 (hold 6/7...

    Due Date: 06/22/2026

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  • Television Series

    Stand in for asian/white male actor, 6'-6'2 , dark hair- tent. work 6/23 (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 Asian/White male, 6'-6'2", dark hair (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) for various scenes in the series OUT THE KITCHEN.  Tentative work dates: 6/2...

    Due Date: 09/01/2026

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  • Promo

    Stand-in around 5'7" - 5'8"

    Wnba

    $350/10 Woman New York 20 - 39 Non Union Promo

    About this role

    Seeking stand-In around 5'7" & 5'8. Shoots in 6/24 & 6/25. Rate is $350/10. Must have full availability. Phone number must be included on profile to be considered.

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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