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Due Date: 08/21/2026
  • Television Series

    Nu to portray bartenders/waitstaff or guests *matching mon 8/24, tu 8/25 and wed 8/26 in manhattan*

    Slip

    $187/10 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 20 - 70 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    please note if you've worked and who you portrayed

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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  • Television Series

    Sag to portray vip party guests *work tue 8.25*

    Line of Fire

    $231/8 New York 19 - 69 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    SAG to portray VIP Party Guests *WORK TUE 8.25*must have business/cocktail attire Please note last time worked and what you portrayed

    Due Date: 08/20/2026

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  • Television Series

    Non union to portray upscale, artsy black gallery guests_avail mon 8/24-wed 8/26

    Forever S2

    187/10 New York 18 - 60 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

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    NON UNION TO PORTRAY UPSCALE, ARTSY BLACK GALLERY GUESTS_AVAIL MON 8/24-WED 8/26 *NOTE: TUESDAY IS A LATE NIGHT (APPROX 2AM WRAP), WEDNESDAY IS TRUE OVERNIGHT (APPROX WRAP 5AM)

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Male 6' standin, night shoot (sag-aftra covered)

    Keychain

    $270/ 8hrs Man New York 45 - 60 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people for STANDIN work on the feature film "Keychain" (SAG-AFTRA COVERED). Seeking 5'10" - 6" white male standin. NIGHT SHOOT, most likely an afternoon start into n...

    Due Date: 08/20/2026

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  • Television Film

    Non-union 18 to 30s women to portray serial killer victims avail 9/2 & 9/8

    Dexter: Resurrection S2

    187/10 Woman New York 18 - 30 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Film

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    Non-Union 18 to 30s Women to portray Serial Killer Victims avail 9/2 & 9/8 Will involve a FITTING on 9/2 at our costume department at our stages in Manhattan, NY (1/4 check fitting rate of the non...

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Upscale hotel guests - tent. work 8/27 (sag-aftra covered)

    Untitled Tennis Project

    $231/8hrs New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Upscale Hotel Guests for the feature film UNTITLED TENNIS PROJECT.  TENTATIVE DATES:  Shooting: Thurs 8/27 Filming interior/exterior in Manhattan RATE: $231/8hrs  ...

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Upscale hotel employees - tent. work 8/27 (sag-aftra covered)

    Untitled Tennis Project

    $231/8hrs New York 22 - 65 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Upscale Hotel Employees (Concierge, Bellhop, Doormen, Valet) for the feature film UNTITLED TENNIS PROJECT.  TENTATIVE DATES:  Shooting: Thurs 8/27 Possible Fitting o...

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Caucasian family at a restaurant - tent. work 8/26 (sag-aftra covered)

    Untitled Tennis Project

    $231/8hrs New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Caucasian Family at a Restaurant for the feature film UNTITLED TENNIS PROJECT. TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Wed 8/26 Filming interior in Manhattan RATE: $231/8hrs ...

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Indian family at a restaurant - tent. work 8/26 (sag-aftra covered)

    Untitled Tennis Project

    $231/8hrs New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Indian Family at a Restaurant for the feature film UNTITLED TENNIS PROJECT. TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Wed 8/26 Filming interior in Manhattan RATE: $231/8hrs Pl...

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Chinese patrons at a restaurant - tent. work 8/26 (sag-aftra covered)

    Untitled Tennis Project

    $231/8hrs New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Chinese Patrons at a Restaurant for the feature film UNTITLED TENNIS PROJECT.  TENTATIVE DATES:  Shooting: Wed 8/26 Filming interior in Manhattan RATE: $231/8hrs  ...

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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