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Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

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To portray: Guards (mall cop types). If selected would fit & work in Astoria Queens. Work date TBD. Thx!
Due Date: 06/22/2026
  • Television Series

    To portray: guards (mall cop types)

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard SAG/AFTRA BG Rate Man New York 30 - 55 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    To portray: Guards (mall cop types). If selected would fit & work in Astoria Queens. Work date TBD. Thx!

    Due Date: 06/22/2026

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  • Television Series

    To portray: office employees (clean cut types)

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard SAG/AFTRA BG Rate Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 30 - 65 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    To portray: Office employees. Clean cut types. Very buttoned up. If selected, would fit & work in Astoria Queens. Work date TBD. Thx!

    Due Date: 06/22/2026

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  • Television Series

    To portray: sunny, gregarious, happy types!

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard SAG/AFTRA BG Rate Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 20 - 40 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    To portray: Sunny, Gregarious, Happy types. If selected, would fit & work in Astoria Queens. Shoot date TBD. Thx!

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Film star's date / red carpet model type

    Unrest

    $250/10 Woman New York 18 - 25 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    Seeking female talent, 18-25 yo, all ethnicities, minimum height 5'9", with a striking, glamorous, red carpet-ready appearance. Seeking talent with a high-fashion/model look who can convincingly portr...

    Due Date: 05/31/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Female contortionist (sept 3)

    The Bureaucrat

    $262/8hrs Woman New York 21 - 40 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to portray the following for THE BUREAUCRAT, a feature film: REAL CONTORTIONIST: White Woman, approx 5'7-5'9, slim, 20s-30s age range List your current sizes-...

    Due Date: 05/29/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Rush call - prison guard

    Unrest

    $180/10 Man New York 30 - 50 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    Male, fit build, ages 30–50, all ethnicities. Must have a strong, authoritative look. Previous law enforcement, military, security, or athletic experience is a plus but not required. Work Date: TODAY...

    Due Date: 06/09/2026

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  • Television Series

    To portray: a corpse (life cast made from your body prior to shoot; black or latina/hispanic)

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard SAG/AFTRA BG Rate Woman New York 60 - 70 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    Average build. Under 6’ Tall; no greater than a Size 12 shoe. If selected, most likely you'll have a life cast built of your body. You will not actually work day of shoot. Would work in Astoria Queens...

    Due Date: 06/09/2026

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  • Theatre

    Ensemble young girl

    The Thorn National Tour Fall 26 - Spring 27

    $500-$550 per week Woman New York 8 - 10 Non Union Theatre

    About this role

    We are looking for a female child actor to tour with us for 5-6 weeks in Fall 26 and Spring 27 preferred. This is a non-speaking role featured in 3-4 show scenes. The girl should be 8-10 yrs old weigh...

    Due Date: 06/22/2026

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  • Theatre

    Ensemble young boy

    The Thorn National Tour Fall 26 - Spring 27

    $500-$550 per week Man New York 9 - 12 Non Union Theatre

    About this role

    We are looking for a male child actor to tour with us for 5-6 weeks in Fall 25 and Spring 26. This is a non-speaking role featured in 3-4 show scenes. The boy should be 10-12 yrs old. We would assume ...

    Due Date: 06/22/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Sag military types - open availability 6/24 - 7/6

    Little Falls - Feature Film

    PAID New York 18 - 60 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    SAG MILITARY TYPES - OPEN AVAILABILITY 6/24 - 7/6 ***NOT WORKED; PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU HAVE WORKED THIS PRODUCTION ALREADY.*** NOTE ALL MEASUREMENTS/SIZES

    Due Date: 06/10/2026

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