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Minivan

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Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Bodega Cashier (NOT SAG COVERED)- tentative work 5/1 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Date(s): 5/1 in NYC ***Winter season, interior & exterior work!!! ***Tentative split call- 1pm crew call ...
Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    Bodega cashier (not sag covered)- tentative work 5/1

    Minivan

    $187/10hrs Man New York 25 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Bodega Cashier (NOT SAG COVERED)- tentative work 5/1 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Date(s): 5/1...

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    Nyc gift card vendor (not sag covered)- tentative work 5/1

    Minivan

    $187/10hrs Man New York 30 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play NYC Gift Card Vendor (NOT SAG COVERED)- tentative work 5/1 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Date(s...

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    Non union _ park goers - mon 5/4 manhattan, early am call time 5am, full day shoot **not worked***

    General Availability (2026)

    PAID SAG BG RATE Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 100 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Television Film

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    NON UNION _ PARK GOERS - MON 5/4 MANHATTAN, EARLY AM CALL TIME 5AM, FULL DAY SHOOT **NOT WORKED***

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    Person walking 2 dogs (not sag covered)- tentative work 5/1

    Minivan

    $187/10hrs Man New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Person walking 2 dogs (NOT SAG COVERED)- tentative work 5/1 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Date(...

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    May 4 & may 5/hip alternative pedestrians (poughkeepsie ny)

    Zero Protocol

    $224/8 SAG Rate Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 38 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    Seeking diverse, alternative, hip, cool actors to portray Pedestrians. Must NOT have worked! MUST include current selfie If you are comfortable running If you are available BOTH Days availability BOT...

    Due Date: 05/02/2026

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    May 5/bg with emt uniform

    Zero Protocol

    $224/8 SAG Rate Plus $36 Uniform Bump Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 60 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    Background Actors with EMT Uniforms to Portray EMTS MUST include If you Own an EMT Uniform Current selfie Picture of you in your EMT Uniform

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    Nyc joggers (not sag covered)- tentative work 5/1

    Minivan

    $187/10hrs Woman New York 18 - 49 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play NYC Joggers (NOT SAG COVERED)- tentative work 5/1 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Date(s): 5/1 in...

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    Nyc tourist family (not sag covered)- tentative work 5/1

    Minivan

    $187/10hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play NYC Tourist Family (NOT SAG COVERED)- tentative work 5/1 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations: Shoot Date(s):...

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    New york non union male stand in needed

    New York Non Union Background Needed

    $400/10 Man New York 20 - 40 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Male Non Union Stand in Needed in New York Height: 5’7 Weight: ~160lbs Medium Shirt Medium/Large Hoodie Waist: 30 Inseam: 30 Joggers: Medium/Large Shoes: 9.5

    Due Date: 05/05/2026

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    New york female non union stand in needed

    New York Non Union Background Needed

    $400/10 Woman, Trans Woman New York 18 - 35 Non Union Commercial

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    Non Union Female Stand in Needed in New York East Asian Height: 5’9 Black short hair is ideal Top: Medium Shoe: EU 39/40 Waist:27/28

    Due Date: 05/05/2026

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