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Ghost

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$262/8 hours
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Woman, Trans Man
Icon of a person representing gender. New York Birthday cake icon with one candle in the middle to signify age. 18 - 35 Heart in the center of a triangle with circles at the points, symbolizing an actor’s union status, SAG-AFTRA or non-union. SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Heart in the center of a triangle with circles at the points, symbolizing an actor’s union status, SAG-AFTRA or non-union. Feature Film

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GWCI is seeking person to stand in for 5’7-5’9, White Female Actor-Brown Hair (SAG-AFTRA Covered). GWCI is seeking people to portray a stand in for the Netflix film GHOST. White Female Brown Hair 5’7-5’9 TENTATIVE DATES: May 4 through July 30th Camera Test- April 27th This stand in will be f...
Due Date: 04/22/2026

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  • Feature Film

    5’7-5’9, white female brunette actor stand in(sag-aftra covered)

    Ghost

    $262/8 hours Woman, Trans Man New York 18 - 35 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking person to stand in for 5’7-5’9, White Female Actor-Brown Hair (SAG-AFTRA Covered). GWCI is seeking people to portray a stand in for the Netflix film GHOST. White Female Brown Hair 5...

    Due Date: 04/22/2026

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  • Television Series

    Photo double for: male (very popular hit show)

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard SAG/AFTRA PD Rate Man New York 45 - 55 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    This is a camera test. Must be spot on or extremely close to sizes (see below). Pls only submit if you're close to exact... you'll be wearing exact costume. If selected, would need to fit this Friday ...

    Due Date: 04/23/2026

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  • Television Film

    Pregnant mom with twins $1000 rate - tbd shoot day may

    General Availability (2026)

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

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    PREGNANT MOM WITH TWINS $1000 RATE - TBD SHOOT DAY MAY - MANHATTAN PLEASE NOTE HOW FAR ALONG YOU ARE. AND EXPECTED DUE DATE. Please pass casting along to any expecting mama's! to submit at RCCOPENC...

    Due Date: 04/20/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Bartenders- special ability (sag-aftra covered)

    Aig

    $234/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 50 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Bartenders for the Netflix film AIG (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: SHOOT: TUES 4/28 in Pompton Plains, NJ - interior/exterior, may film late -Please note any ...

    Due Date: 04/15/2026

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    Waitstaff- special ability (sag-aftra covered)

    Aig

    $234/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 50 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Waitstaff for the Netflix film AIG (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: SHOOT: TUES 4/28 in Pompton Plains, NJ - interior/exterior, may film late -Please note any r...

    Due Date: 04/15/2026

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  • Commercial

    Swaggy old person

    Nyc Major Sports Brand/Retail Brand Shoot

    $350/6HRS Man, Woman New York 55 - 70 Non Union Commercial

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    Looking to cast a swaggy old person (know how to dress, latest fashion, streetwear vibes). Will be shooting May 5 OR May 6 [Exact Date TBD] MUST have both days fully available and open to submit. USA...

    Due Date: 04/24/2026

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  • Television Series

    Photo double for: male (popular hit show)

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard SAG/AFTRA PD Rate Man New York 55 - 65 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    This is for a camera test & will need to fit exact costume so needs to be spot on or extremely close to the following sizing... Pls only submit if you truly meet requirements. Blue eyes & Salt...

    Due Date: 04/23/2026

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    Firefighters (non sag)

    Truck Stop

    $176/10hrs New York 25 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Television Series

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    GWCI is seeking people to portray Firefighters. Must be ok being clean shaven, have short hair or willing to get hair cut. Uniform provided by costume department. Exterior Spring Season scenes. Fitt...

    Due Date: 04/24/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Bg with bike, avail sun 5/10 + 5/17

    Little Falls - Feature Film

    PAID New York 18 - 60 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    BG WITH BIKE, AVAIL SUN 5/10 + 5/17 NOTE MAKE, MODEL OF BIKE, AND COLOR

    Due Date: 04/27/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Non union bg w/ cars 2000-2020 - avail sun 5/10 + 5/17

    Little Falls - Feature Film

    PAID New York 18 - 80 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    NON UNION BG W/ CARS 2000-2020 - AVAIL SUN 5/10 + 5/17 NOTE YEAR, COLOR, MAKE, AND MODEL OF YOUR VEHICLE.

    Due Date: 04/27/2026

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