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Sunday - (Universal Pictures)

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Medical Techs at Execution - Matching days 5/4 and 5/5. filming in Astoria.
Due Date: 04/23/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Execution technicians - 5/4 & 5/5

    Sunday - (Universal Pictures)

    PAID SAG BG RATES Man, Woman New York 30 - 60 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Medical Techs at Execution - Matching days 5/4 and 5/5. filming in Astoria.

    Due Date: 04/23/2026

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    Male 20-30s crossfit gym goer(afternoon calltime in bk)

    The Sham

    $224/8hrs Man New York 18 - 33 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking male to play Gym Goer on Rooftop for THE SHAM. Afternoon calltime in Brooklyn, not a full night commitment. If NON SAG-AFTRA we are offering SAG waivers if eligible. ...

    Due Date: 04/17/2026

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    Press (sag-aftra covered)

    Aig

    Rate: $224/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 65 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    GWCI is seeking people to portray Press for the Netflix film AIG (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: WED 4/22 in Red Bank, NJ (Exterior Work) Rate: $224/8hr This background role is covered by SAG...

    Due Date: 04/21/2026

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  • Commercial

    Real new yorker (possibility of upgrade to ocp)

    High-fashion Film W/Celeb Director in Nyc

    SAG Background Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

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    We are looking for REAL New Yorkers with interesting faces, backgrounds and personalities. ALL ages and ethnicities encouraged to apply! Background talent will be asked to move/be on their feet. Ther...

    Due Date: 04/20/2026

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  • Television Series

    Stand in for white actress, 5'4-5'6 w/ reddish/brownish hair- tent. 4/20

    Minivan

    $262/8hrs Woman New York 30 - 65 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Stand In for White Actress, 5'4-5'6 w/ reddish/brownish hair- tent. 4/20 for various scenes in the streaming series Minivan. Tentative Dates/Locations...

    Due Date: 04/20/2026

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  • Commercial

    Nyc soccer fan

    Project Soccer Fans

    $500 (all in) New York 30 - 90 Non Union Commercial

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    Real soccer fans encouraged to submit! LOCAL TALENT ONLY (no travel or stay for this) Casting advertisement promoting local watch parties for the world cup sponsored by a major street wear brand and ...

    Due Date: 04/17/2026

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    Attendees/extras

    NY Jets

    $300/10hr day flat fee Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 70 Non Union Commercial

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    Male or female, open age range and ethnicity. Real NY Jets fans a plus!

    Due Date: 04/17/2026

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    Subway extras

    NY Jets

    $300/10hr day flat fee Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 70 Non Union Commercial

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    Male or female, open age range and ethnicity. Real NY Jets fans a plus! Also, subtle 70s appearance a plus too. (hair, facial hair, clothes - nothing that calls too much attention to itself).

    Due Date: 04/17/2026

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    State trooper - nyc 4/23 - note current sizing and if you have tactical boots *not worked*

    Sunday - (Universal Pictures)

    PAID Man New York 18 - 100 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    STATE TROOPER - NYC 4/23 - NOTE CURRENT SIZING AND IF YOU HAVE TACTICAL BOOTS *not worked*

    Due Date: 04/17/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Featured unhoused types - avail through 5/19 to 5/22

    Exit Right (Feature Film)

    PAID SAG BG RATES Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 75 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    Looking for different types of unhoused types. mentally unstable, military vets, teenage runaways, drug addicts, down on their luck types. great character faces. filming in NJ with transportation ...

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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