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Harlan Coben’S Myron Bolitar

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Union to portray NYC Commuters and Peds *FRI 8.21* filming interiors and exteriors summer season Midtown East *state if you have biz attire and/or suits
Due Date: 08/20/2026
  • Television Series

    Union to portray nyc commuters and peds *fri 8.21* filming int/ext summer season nyc

    Harlan Coben’S Myron Bolitar

    $231/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 100 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    Union to portray NYC Commuters and Peds *FRI 8.21* filming interiors and exteriors summer season Midtown East *state if you have biz attire and/or suits

    Due Date: 08/20/2026

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    Non-union indian men for sag waiver monday, early to mid 20s

    The Method

    231 Man New York 22 - 28 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    Non-union men for background Monday August 24 in Jersey City near the PATH train, 20s, to play actors sitting in a casting office

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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  • Television Series

    Non union to portray elderly latina women_avail *today* thurs 8/20_8pm call time_les

    Forever S2

    187/10 Woman New York 70 - 100 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

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    NON UNION TO PORTRAY ELDERLY LATINA WOMEN_AVAIL *TODAY* THURS 8/20_8PM CALL TIME_LES **NOT AN OVERNIGHT SHOOT

    Due Date: 08/20/2026

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  • Television Series

    Union to stand in for brunette balding caucasian male - 5'10" with mustache/facial hair

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    $270/8 HRS Man New York 20 - 40 Other Television Series

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    UNION TO STAND IN FOR BRUNETTE BALDING CAUCASIAN MALE 5'10" WITH MUSTACHE/FACIAL HAIR. AVAIL MON 8/24-FRI 8/28 + POSS WORK THROUGHOUT SEASON UNTIL MID-NOVEMBER.

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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  • Television Film

    Sag/aftra with full emt uniform available tue aug 25th

    Dexter: Resurrection S2

    231/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Film

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    SAG/AFTRA with FULL EMT Uniform available TUE AUG 25th Filming summer-season exteriors in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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    Sag/aftra experienced paramedics avail tue aug 25th

    Dexter: Resurrection S2

    250/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Film

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    SAG/AFTRA EXPERIENCED Paramedics avail TUE AUG 25th Filming summer-season exteriors in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY Note your Paramedic Experience in real life.

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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    Sag/aftra bike & helmet available tue aug 25th

    Dexter: Resurrection S2

    231/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Film

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    SAG/AFTRA BIKE & HELMET available TUE AUG 25th Filming summer-season exteriors in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY Portraying a cyclist in the park

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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    Sag/aftra joggers available tue aug 25th

    Dexter: Resurrection S2

    231/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Film

    About this role

    SAG/AFTRA Joggers available TUE AUG 25th Filming summer-season exteriors in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY Must be OK jogging take after take for summer exteriors.

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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    Sag/aftra to portray park goers available tue aug 25th

    Dexter: Resurrection S2

    231/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Film

    About this role

    SAG/AFTRA to portray Park Goers available TUE AUG 25th Filming summer-season exteriors in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY

    Due Date: 08/21/2026

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    Ice skating coaches (non-sag-aftra covered)

    9/12

    $187/10hrs New York 30 - 60 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people for paid background work on the series 912 to portray Ice Skating Coaches. **MUST BE ABLE TO SKATE ON CAMERA** Tentative Work date: Tuesday 9/8 in Staten Isl...

    Due Date: 08/24/2026

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