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Little Falls - Feature Film

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BG TO PORTRAY CHINESE SOLDIERS - AVAILABLE THUR 6/18 ***NOT WORKED*** NOTE IF YOU'RE AVAILABLE FOR A FITTING TOMORROW, WED 6/17
Due Date: 06/17/2026
  • Feature Film

    Bg to portray chinese soldiers - available thur 6/18

    Little Falls - Feature Film

    PAID Man New York 18 - 60 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    BG TO PORTRAY CHINESE SOLDIERS - AVAILABLE THUR 6/18 ***NOT WORKED*** NOTE IF YOU'RE AVAILABLE FOR A FITTING TOMORROW, WED 6/17

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Oil rig worker type - avail thur 6/18

    Little Falls - Feature Film

    PAID Man New York 18 - 60 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    OIL RIG WORKER TYPE - AVAIL THUR 6/18 **NOT WORKED*** NOTE IF YOU'RE AVAILABLE FOR A FITTING TOMORROW WED 6/17

    Due Date: 06/16/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Hand double with great penmanship can write in cursive/long hand - tbd june 24 to july 10 range.

    Untitled Nj 1960s Feature Film

    PAID Man New York 20 - 45 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    HAND DOUBLE WITH GREAT PENMANSHIP CAN WRITE IN CURSIVE/LONG HAND - TBD JUNE 24 to JULY 10 RANGE. NOTE ALL SIZES: HEIGHT, COAT, NECK/SLEEVE, WAIST/INSEAM, SHOE SIZE

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Featured female asian artist - tent works 6/22 (sag-aftra covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 Woman New York 21 - 40 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Featured Female Asian Artist for the feature film GHOST - 2ND UNIT (SAG Covered) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: June 22nd exterior in Staten Island SAG Rate: $224/8hr ...

    Due Date: 06/16/2026

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  • Television Series

    Seeking people to portray event attendees - cast to fit (non sag aftra covered)

    The Gilded Age - Season 4

    $187/10hrs Man New York 20 - 30 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking People to portray Event Attendees 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 Shoot Date: 7/7 in N...

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Television Series

    Featured gang members - tent. work 7/2 (sag-aftra covered)

    Out the Kitchen

    $224/8hrs Man New York 25 - 65 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people for paid background work on the series OUT THE KITCHEN to portray FEATURED GANG MEMBERS (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) Tentative dates: Fitting: 6/29 in Queens, NY Wo...

    Due Date: 10/01/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Sag for security guards june 26

    My Only One

    224 New York 30 - 40 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    SAG who can play Security Guards June 26 - afternoon into the night in NJ. Must have your own white t shirt, black slacks and black sneakers, shoes or boots.

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Sag to be wearing a face mask/head covering and hospital gown june 26

    My Only One

    224 New York 30 - 50 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    SAG - if you are comfortable with a total head cover/face mask (eyes may be covered too) and wearing our hospital johnny, and avail for BG work June 26, afternoon into the night in Montclair, NJ, subm...

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Sag - hospital bg - see note for dates

    My Only One

    224 New York 20 - 80 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    SAG talent - not worked this show - submit if avail for BG June 24, June 25, June 26, June 27 - could be 1 day, 2 days, 3 or all 4 - TBD - director will choose from this site (no direct emails) ADD A ...

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Sag college student types bg june 29

    My Only One

    224 New York 18 - 25 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    SAG BG who can portray college students for BG work in Montclair, NJ, June 29, afternoon into the night. No red and no graphics or logos.

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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