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Gordie

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187/10
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*SPRING EXTERIORS* You will need to bring your Physical ID to set on this project. I-9 Language for Casting Calls for Background Acting Roles I-9 verification will be completed on set in accordance with federal law. If you do not complete Section 1 of Form I-9 and provide an acceptable original ...
Due Date: 06/27/2026
  • Television Series

    Nu to portray street pedestrians *filming in midtown* monday 6/29 *must provide physical ids for i9*

    Gordie

    187/10 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 100 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    *SPRING EXTERIORS* You will need to bring your Physical ID to set on this project. I-9 Language for Casting Calls for Background Acting Roles I-9 verification will be completed on set in accordance w...

    Due Date: 06/27/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Julia garner stand in - monday 6/29, tues 6/30 and wed 7/1

    Tyrant - Amazon Film Studios

    SAG rate Woman New York 21 - 40 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Ideally 5'4 to 5'6 with blonde hair. must be available all 3 days.

    Due Date: 06/29/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Unhoused/homeless- sag covered

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 30 - 88 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Unhoused/Homeless for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Wednesday 7/1 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn NY Rate: $224/8hr Exterior Work ...

    Due Date: 06/25/2026

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  • Television Series

    Union/nonunion available tuesday 6/30

    Cupertino

    Union: SAG AFTRA scale; Nonunion: $187/10hrs New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    Union/Nonunion available Tuesday 6/30. Shooting in Kearny, NJ. Courtesy transportation via Manhattan if needed.

    Due Date: 06/29/2026

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  • Television Film

    Nonunion with strollers to portray park goers mon 6/29

    Dexter: Resurrection S2

    187/10 Woman New York 18 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Film

    About this role

    NONUNION with STROLLERS to portray Park Goers MON 6/29. Filming Summer Season exteriors in Astoria Park in Astoria, NY. Will be an EXTREMELY early call time! As early as 4:30/5 AM. IF you cannot make...

    Due Date: 06/25/2026

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  • Television Film

    Nonunion to portray joggers & sunbathers mon 6/29.

    Dexter: Resurrection S2

    187/10 New York 19 - 49 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Film

    About this role

    NONUNION to portray Joggers and Sunbathers MON 6/29. Filming Summer Season exteriors in Astoria Park in Astoria, NY. Will be an EXTREMELY early call time! As early as 4:30/5 AM. IF you cannot make th...

    Due Date: 06/25/2026

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  • Television Series

    Sag/aftra with yellow cabs available mon 6/29

    Gordie

    224/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    SAG/AFTRA with YELLOW CABS available MON 6/29. Filming spring exteriors in Manhattan, NY. Note the YEAR and MAKE of your YELLOW TAXI CAB when submitting. You will need to bring your Physical ID to se...

    Due Date: 06/25/2026

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  • Television Film

    Sag/aftra to portray diner/cafe patrons tue 6/30 & wed 7/1.

    Dexter: Resurrection S2

    224/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Film

    About this role

    SAG/AFTRA to portray Diner/Cafe patrons TUE 6/30 & WED 7/1. Filming Summer Season exteriors in Ridgewood, Queens, NY. Will be an EXTREMELY early call time! As early as 4:30/5 AM. (The production i...

    Due Date: 06/26/2026

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  • Television Film

    Sag/aftra to portray waitstaff tue 6/30 & wed 7/1.

    Dexter: Resurrection S2

    224/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 35 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Film

    About this role

    SAG/AFTRA to portray Waitstaff TUE 6/30 & WED 7/1. Filming Summer Season exteriors in Ridgewood, Queens, NY. Will be an EXTREMELY early call time! As early as 4:30/5 AM. (The production is unable ...

    Due Date: 06/26/2026

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  • Television Film

    Sag/aftra with cars to portray cafe patrons tue 6/30 & wed 7/1.

    Dexter: Resurrection S2

    224/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Film

    About this role

    SAG/AFTRA with CARS to portray cafe patrons TUE 6/30 & WED 7/1. Filming Summer Season exteriors in Ridgewood, Queens, NY. Will be an EXTREMELY early call time! As early as 4:30/5 AM. (The producti...

    Due Date: 06/26/2026

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