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Exit Right (Feature Film)

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PEDESTRIAN (BIG MUSCLES, TATTOOS, BEARD) - 5/6 filming in NJ, transpo from Manhattan if needed
Due Date: 04/30/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Pedestrian (big muscles, tattoos, beard) - 5/6 filming in nj, transpo from manhattan if needed

    Exit Right (Feature Film)

    PAID Man New York 18 - 100 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    PEDESTRIAN (BIG MUSCLES, TATTOOS, BEARD) - 5/6 filming in NJ, transpo from Manhattan if needed

    Due Date: 04/30/2026

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  • Commercial

    Basketball players

    Adidas Basketball

    $350/8 hours day - inclusive of usage Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 6 - 16 Non Union Commercial

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    Gen Alpha, male or female, who can play basketball. Open to group of basketball playing friends.

    Due Date: 05/06/2026

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    Jackson heights neighborhood residents (sag covered)

    Ghost

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

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    GWCI is seeking people to portray Jackson Heights Neighborhood Residents for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting May 5th in NYC Area Rate: $224/8hr Exterior Work T...

    Due Date: 04/30/2026

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    Stand in for white actor, 6'1-6'3 w/ brown hair hair (sag covered)- tentative date 5/1

    Minivan

    $262/8hrs Man New York 18 - 49 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Stand In for White Actor, 6'1-6'3 w/ brown hair hair (SAG Covered)- Tentative date 5/1 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative D...

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    Stand in for white actress, 5'3-5'5 w/ red or auburn curly or wavy hair (sag covered)- tentative dat

    Minivan

    $262/8hrs Woman New York 30 - 69 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Stand In for White Actress, 5'3-5'5 w/ red or auburn curly or wavy hair (SAG Covered)- Tentative date 5/1 for various scenes in the streaming series Min...

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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  • Television Series

    Nyc law firm employees (not sag covered)- tentative work 5/4

    Minivan

    $187/10hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 69 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play NYC Law Firm Employees (NOT SAG COVERED)- tentative work 5/4 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Date...

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    Nyc pedestrians (not sag covered)- tentative work 5/4

    Minivan

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

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play NYC Pedestrians (NOT SAG COVERED)- tentative work 5/4 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Date(s): Mo...

    Due Date: 05/04/2026

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  • Commercial

    Female non union tennis players needed

    New York Non Union Background Needed

    $400/12 Woman New York 18 - 40 Non Union Commercial

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    Female Tennis Players Needed Must have basic tennis playing experience and be able to perform a few moves

    Due Date: 05/05/2026

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    New york non union male stand in needed

    New York Non Union Background Needed

    $500/10 Man New York 20 - 40 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Male Non Union Stand in Needed in New York Height: 5’9 Weight: ~160lbs Medium Shirt Medium/Large Hoodie Waist: 30 Inseam: 30 Joggers: Medium/Large Shoes: 9.5

    Due Date: 05/04/2026

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  • Commercial

    Cool, interesting talent for 5/7

    Non-disclosed Shoe Brand

    $350/10 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 20 - 34 Non Union Commercial

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

    Due Date: 05/05/2026

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