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Gemini

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GWCI is seeking people to portray Inmates for the series GEMINI. TENTATIVE DATES: Shoot 6/22 Staten Island (Vans available from Manhattan) This background role is covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment Provision. **You must be able to present valid identification t...
Due Date: 06/18/2026
  • Streaming Series

    Jail inmates (sag-aftra covered)

    Gemini

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

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Inmates for the series GEMINI. TENTATIVE DATES: Shoot 6/22 Staten Island (Vans available from Manhattan) This background role is covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA and subj...

    Due Date: 06/18/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Stand in - 5'9 to 5'11 brown hair male - thursday 6/18

    42.6 (Focus Features)

    PAID SAG RATES Man New York 25 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Stand in for male around 5'9 to 5'11 with brown hair. filming in Manhattan on 6/18

    Due Date: 06/18/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Still casting- family members (parents & grandparents) w/ cars - tent works 6/22 (sag-aftra covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 39 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Family Members with Cars for the feature film GHOST - 2ND UNIT.  TENTATIVE DATES:  Shooting: Monday 6/22 exterior work in Staten Island RATE: $224/8hrs Please note...

    Due Date: 06/22/2026

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  • Feature Film

    9-10 year old white boy with brown hair to portray younger version of principal actor (sag covered)

    Ghost

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

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking 9-10 year old White Boy with Brown Hair to portray younger version of principal actor (SAG Covered)- 6/26 for the feature film GHOST! TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting Friday June 26th in New...

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Charlize theron - photo double - 5'9 to 5'11 - monday 6/29

    Tyrant - Amazon Film Studios

    SAG rate Woman New York 25 - 55 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    when submitting please note sizes and photo double experience. hair color does not need to match. Ideally around 5'10.

    Due Date: 06/29/2026

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  • Television Series

    Babies, twins, triplets_filming tbd july_approximately 6months old

    Penthouse

    PAID New York 1 - 0 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    BABIES, TWINS, TRIPLETS_FILMING TBD JULY_APPROXIMATELY 6MONTHS OLD **WILL NEED VALID CHILD PERFORMER WORK PERMIT AND TRUST ACCOUNT **WILL NEED VALID I9 DOCUMENTATION

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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  • Television Series

    Stand in for white male actor, 5'10-6', brown hair- tent. work 6/22 (sag-aftra covered)

    Out the Kitchen

    $262/8hrs Man New York 25 - 45 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking a person to portray STAND-IN for White male, 5'10"-6', brown hair (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) for various scenes in the series OUT THE KITCHEN.  Tentative work dates: 6/22 in...

    Due Date: 09/01/2026

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  • Television Series

    Stand in for asian male actor, 5'7-5'9, dark hair- tent. work 6/22 (sag-aftra covered)

    Out the Kitchen

    $262/8hrs Man New York 25 - 45 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking a person to portray STAND-IN for Asian male, 5'7"-5'9", dark hair (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) for various scenes in the series OUT THE KITCHEN.  Tentative work dates: 6/22 in...

    Due Date: 09/01/2026

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  • Television Series

    Stand in for white female actor, 5'8-5'10 , brown hair- tent. work 6/22 (sag-aftra covered)

    Out the Kitchen

    $262/8hrs Woman New York 25 - 40 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking a person to portray STAND-IN for White female, 5'8"-5'10", brown 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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  • Commercial

    Double for celeb

    Reese's

    Please see usage/run or role rate info Woman New York 30 - 45 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

    About this role

    Seeking photo double for celeb. Caucasian, 5'7'', 115-130 lbs. NY Local Hire Please submit ASAP!

    Due Date: 06/18/2026

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