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Gemini

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$262/8hrs
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Icon of a person representing gender. New York Birthday cake icon with one candle in the middle to signify age. 25 - 35 Heart in the center of a triangle with circles at the points, symbolizing an actor’s union status, SAG-AFTRA or non-union. SAG-AFTRA Heart in the center of a triangle with circles at the points, symbolizing an actor’s union status, SAG-AFTRA or non-union. Streaming Series

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GWCI is seeking STAND IN for 6'0 White Male, age 20s-30s for the series GEMINI shooting in NY. TENTATIVE DATES: SATURDAY 5/2 in Brooklyn This background role is covered by SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment Provision. You must be able to present valid identification to fill...
Due Date: 04/30/2026

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  • Streaming Series

    Stand in for 6'0 white male (sag-aftra covered)

    Gemini

    $262/8hrs Man New York 25 - 35 SAG-AFTRA Streaming Series

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking STAND IN for 6'0 White Male, age 20s-30s for the series GEMINI shooting in NY. TENTATIVE DATES: SATURDAY 5/2 in Brooklyn This background role is covered by SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject ...

    Due Date: 04/30/2026

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  • Commercial

    Aa female model stand in - height: 5'0 to 5'4 | top: xs/s | waist: 25-28

    Major Footwear Brand Campaign (NY)

    $300 (10 to 12 hours) Woman New York 18 - 35 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    We're looking for someone to be a stand in for one of our hero talent Height: 5’0 to 5’4 Top: XS/S Bust: 36B Waist: 27 Hip: 36

    Due Date: 05/06/2026

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  • Commercial

    Aa male model stand in - height 6'1 to 6'3 | top: l/xl | pants: 34 to 36 | shoe: 10 to 14

    Major Footwear Brand Campaign (NY)

    $300 (10 to 12 hours) Man New York 18 - 40 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    We're looking for someone to be a stand in for one of our celebrity talent. Height: 6’1 to 6’3 Shirt: L/XL Waist: 34 to 36 Inseam: 32 to 34 Shoe: 10 to 14

    Due Date: 05/06/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Featured scantily clad prisoners (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $400/8 hours New York 18 - 55 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    GWCI is seeking people to portray Scantily Clad Prisoners for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting July 14th in NYC Area Rate: $400/8hr + $50 bump Interior Work Thi...

    Due Date: 04/30/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Seeking non-union to portray east asian soccer game spectator working on thursday may 7th. exterior

    Untitled Netflix Movie

    $176 for 10 hours (NJ min. wage) Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 101 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    Seeking non-union to portray East Asian soccer game spectator working on Thursday May 7th. Exterior shoot in Newark, NJ. The scene takes place in the summer of 1990s and there can not be any visible t...

    Due Date: 05/06/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Parent with kids 9+ beach scene, ok in water - may 20, huntington, li

    Little Falls - Feature Film

    PAID Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 40 - 100 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    PARENT WITH KIDS 9+ BEACH SCENE, OK IN WATER - MAY 20, HUNTINGTON, LI

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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  • Television Series

    Taxi drivers w/ cabs (sag covered)- tentative work 5/1

    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 Taxi Drivers w/ Cabs (SAG COVERED)- tentative work 5/1 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Date(s): 5...

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Sag_beach goers ok in water - may 20,huntington, long island area. exteriors, early am call

    Little Falls - Feature Film

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

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    SAG_BEACH GOERS OK IN WATER - MAY 20,HUNTINGTON, LONG ISLAND AREA. EXTERIORS, EARLY AM CALL

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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  • Feature Film

    May 6/si/nonunion blonde caucasian-appearing female

    Nonunion Stand in: Untitled Project

    $400/10 Woman New York 18 - 40 Non Union Feature Film

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    Seeking Caucasian-Appearing Female Stand In for Photo shoot. Light to Medium Skin Tone Blonde or Dirty Blonde Hair Height 5'7" to 5'9" MUST Include: Your City and State Dress Size Date photo is from ...

    Due Date: 05/04/2026

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  • Television Series

    5'4 standin (sag-aftra)

    Truck Stop

    $262/8hrs Woman New York 30 - 45 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Television Series

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking person to work as standin for 5'3-5'4 Black female actor. Please make sure you note if you have previous standin experience. Tentatively scheduled to work 5/1 for TRUCK STOP. Producti...

    Due Date: 04/30/2026

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