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Ghost

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GWCI is seeking person to stand in for 5’8-5’10, White Male Actor w/ Brown Hair (SAG-AFTRA Covered). GWCI is seeking people to portray a stand in for the Netflix film GHOST. White Male w/ Dark Hair 5’8-5’10 TENTATIVE DATES: Tuesday May 5th Exterior work in Jackson Heights, NY Pay rate: $262...
Due Date: 05/04/2026

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  • Feature Film

    5’8-5’10, white male actor w/ brown hair (sag-aftra covered)

    Ghost

    $262/8 hours Man New York 40 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking person to stand in for 5’8-5’10, White Male Actor w/ Brown Hair (SAG-AFTRA Covered). GWCI is seeking people to portray a stand in for the Netflix film GHOST. White Male w/ Dark Hair ...

    Due Date: 05/04/2026

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    6’0-6’2, black male actor (sag-aftra covered)

    Ghost

    $262/8 hours Man New York 30 - 45 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking person to stand in for 6’0-6’2, Black Male Actor (SAG-AFTRA Covered). GWCI is seeking people to portray a stand in for the Netflix film GHOST. Black Male 6’0-6’2 TENTATIVE DATES: ...

    Due Date: 05/04/2026

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  • Television Series

    Catholic mass choir members (sag covered)- tentative work 5/7

    Minivan

    $224/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Catholic Mass Choir Members (SAG COVERED)- tentative work 5/7 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Dat...

    Due Date: 05/07/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Sag/nu bg_nyc pedestrians w/ suits/ business attire, avail mon 5/4 -12pm lower east side

    River (Buatr) - Feature Film

    PAID SAG/NU BG RATES Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 60 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    SAG/NU BG_NYC Pedestrians w/ SUITS/ Business Attire, AVAIL MON 5/4 Estimated Call around -12PM Lower East Side NYC *NOT AN OVERNIGHT*

    Due Date: 05/03/2026

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  • Commercial

    fit model around 5'4"

    Non-disclosed Shoe Brand

    $400/8 Man New York 18 - 30 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Seeking a stand-in around 5'4". Fitting will take place in NYC on 5/5. Must be close to a size small for both tops and bottoms and wear a size 9 shoe. Please include your current sizes in your submiss...

    Due Date: 05/04/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Non union bg_nursing home aid, female, avail mon 5/4 - williamsburg brooklyn

    River (Buatr) - Feature Film

    PAID NU BG RATES Woman New York 40 - 60 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    NON UNION BG_NURSING HOME AID, FEMALE, PORTRAYING HELPING ELDERLY WOMAN, AVAIL MON 5/4 - WILLIAMSBURG BROOKLYN *AFTERNOON CALL TIMES ~4PM *NOT AN OVERNIGHT

    Due Date: 05/04/2026

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    Nu bg_to portray older senile woman, avail mon 5/4 afternoon call - brooklyn

    River (Buatr) - Feature Film

    PAID NU RATES Woman New York 65 - 80 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    NU BG_to Portray OLDER SENILE WOMAN, AVAIL MON 5/4 Afternoon Call - EVENING WRAP *NOT AN OVERNIGHT* - EAST WILLIAMSBURG BROOKLYN

    Due Date: 05/04/2026

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  • Feature Film

    **new non union** sun 5/10 ** early 4-5am call time manhattan

    Little Falls - Feature Film

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

    About this role

    **NEW NON UNION** SUN 5/10 ** EARLY 4-5AM CALL TIME MANHATTAN WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW SUBMISSIONS. IF WE ALREADY CONTACTED YOU AND HAVE YOU ON THE SHOOT DAY, NO NEED TO APPLY AGAIN.

    Due Date: 04/10/2026

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  • Comedy Show

    Model comfortable riding bike

    Fanatics/Mlb

    $1,000/10 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 30 Non Union Comedy Show

    About this role

    Seeking youthful, expressive models for 5/26 that are comfortable riding a bike in frame. Note ins submission your skill level riding bikes and if you can do small tricks (Not a deal breaker). Shoots ...

    Due Date: 05/25/2026

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  • Comedy Show

    Model comfortable with jumping on trampoline - 5/26

    Fanatics/Mlb

    $1,000/10 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 30 Non Union Comedy Show

    About this role

    Seeking youthful, expressive models for 5/26 that are comfortable jumping on a trampoline. Shoots interiors in Brooklyn. You will be featured individually, representing a specific team, with stylized ...

    Due Date: 05/25/2026

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