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Ghost

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$224/8
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GWCI is seeking people to portray 18+ to look younger w/ CARS for the feature film GHOST - 2ND UNIT.  TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Monday 6/22 exterior work in Staten Island RATE: $224/8hrs *Seeking people cars! *Please note make, model, year, and color of your car PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU'...
Due Date: 06/22/2026
  • Feature Film

    18+ to look younger teens with cars- tent works 6/22 (sag-aftra covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 29 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray 18+ to look younger w/ CARS for the feature film GHOST - 2ND UNIT.  TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Monday 6/22 exterior work in Staten Island RATE: $224/8hrs *Seeking...

    Due Date: 06/22/2026

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  • Television Series

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

    The Gilded Age - Season 4

    $187/10hrs Woman New York 20 - 35 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking People to portray Maid for THE GILDED AGE - SEASON 4. Shoot Pay Rate: $187/10hrs Fitting Pay Rate: $46.75/2.5hrs Fitting Dates: 6/22 in Brooklyn, NY (morning) Shoot Date: 7/8 in NY ...

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Streaming Series

    Salon clients long & short hair! (non-sag)

    Gemini

    $187/10hrs Woman New York 18 - 75 SAG-AFTRA Streaming Series

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking person to portray Salon Clients with Long Hair & Salon Clients with Short Hair for the series GEMINI shooting in NYC. TENTATIVE DATES: 6/23 Brooklyn This background role is NOT c...

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Streaming Series

    Salon client with brightly colored hair (non-sag)

    Gemini

    $187/10hrs New York 18 - 55 SAG-AFTRA Streaming Series

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking person to portray Salon Clients for the series GEMINI shooting in NYC. Need 2 people who currently have brightly colored hair! TENTATIVE DATES: 6/23 Brooklyn This background role is...

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Streaming Series

    Woman with small fancy dog! (non-sag)

    Gemini

    $187/10hrs Woman New York 30 - 75 SAG-AFTRA Streaming Series

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking person to portray Woman with Fancy Dog for the series GEMINI shooting in NYC. Please note your dog's approximate size & breed-- photo is helpful to send to gemini@gwcnyc.com with ...

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Commercial

    Male stand-in

    Sports Apparel

    $300 (including agency fee) for 8 Hours. Man New York 20 - 40 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    We're looking for a 5'8" male, 160 pounds, with brown curly hair and facial hair/scruff. Talent must be available to work in Brooklyn as a Local Hire.

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Commercial

    Female body double 1

    Sports Apparel

    $300 (including agency fee) for 8 Hours. Woman New York 20 - 40 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    We're looking for a stand-in who is 5'8" tall and 130 pounds, with long brown hair. Talent must be available to work in Brooklyn as a Local Hire.

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Commercial

    Female body double 1

    Sports Apparel

    $300 (including agency fee) for 8 Hours. Woman New York 25 - 45 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    We're looking for a slender woman who is 5'5" tall, 115 pounds, with long blonde hair. Talent must be available to work in Brooklyn as a Local Hire.

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Television Series

    Bg_to portray mom of kid actor, avail fit 6/18, work 6/22 (newburgh, ny)

    "The Woods" (Tv Show)

    PAID SAG SCALE Woman New York 30 - 45 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    BG_to PORTRAY MOM of KID ACTOR, AVAIL FITTING 6/18, WORK 6/22 (NEWBURGH, NY)

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Streaming Series

    Sag w. pre-2006 cars to portray various roles. works tues 6/23 and/or wed. 6/24

    Queep

    $224/8 + $37.50 car bump Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 75 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Streaming Series

    About this role

    Looking for those with vehicles from 2000 - 2006. Will portray AA meeting attendees, bookstore patrons, street pedestrians, etc. w/ pre 2006 cars. Filming Tuesday 6/23 AND/OR Wednesday 6/24. You do ...

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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