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Ghost

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$224/8
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About this role

GWCI is seeking people to portray NYPD w/ Summer Uniform for the feature film GHOST-2nd UNIT. (SAG COVERED) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Sat 6/27 OR Sun 6/28 SAG Pay rate: $224/8hrs Exterior Work in Weschester County area This background role is covered by SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Prefer...
Due Date: 07/04/2026
  • Feature Film

    Nypd w/ summer uniform (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 20 - 60 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray NYPD w/ Summer Uniform for the feature film GHOST-2nd UNIT. (SAG COVERED) TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting: Sat 6/27 OR Sun 6/28 SAG Pay rate: $224/8hrs Exterior Work in...

    Due Date: 07/04/2026

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  • Television Series

    Sag/aftra & non-union caucasian girls, ages 5 to 7, available friday, 6/26.

    Gordie

    224/8 Woman New York 5 - 7 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    SAG/AFTRA & NON-UNION Caucasian Girls, ages 5 to 7, available FRIDAY, 6/26. This is to portray the younger version of an actor in photos only for set decorating. Filming interiors at Silvercup Stu...

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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  • Television Series

    Sag/aftra to portray law firm lawyers available fri 6.26.

    Gordie

    224/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 35 - 55 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    SAG/AFTRA to portray Law Firm Lawyers available FRI 6.26. This will be afternoon call times, filming overnight at our stages, Silvercup Studios, Main lot, LIC, NY. Potential for more days throughout t...

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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  • Promo

    Plus-size stand-in around 5'7" - around 44" waist

    Nd Promo

    $248/8 Man New York 30 - 50 Non Union Promo

    About this role

    Seeking plus-size stand-in around 5'7" around 44" waist. Shoots in Brooklyn on 7/6. Rate is $248/8. If booked, you will receive a SAG-AFTRA waiver. Must have full availability.

    Due Date: 07/05/2026

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  • Television Series

    Sag/aftra with full nypd uni to portray court officers available fri 6.26 & fri 7/10

    Gordie

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

    About this role

    SAG/AFTRA with FULL NYPD UNI to portray Court Officers available FRI 6.26 & FRI 7/10. Both will be afternoon call times, filming overnight at our stages, Silvercup Studios, Main lot, LIC, NY Submi...

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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  • Television Series

    Sag/aftra to portray a female potential juror available fri 6.26 & fri 7/10

    Gordie

    224/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 55 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    SAG/AFTRA to portray a female potential juror available FRI 6.26 & FRI 7/10. Both will be afternoon call times, filming overnight at our stages, Silvercup Studios, Main lot, LIC, NY Submitting pho...

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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  • Television Series

    Sag/aftra stenographer with machine & experience available fri 6.26 & fri 7/10

    Gordie

    234/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    SAG/AFTRA Stenographer with MACHINE & EXPERIENCE available FRI 6.26 & FRI 7/10. Both will be afternoon call times, filming overnight at our stages, Silvercup Studios, Main lot, LIC, NY Note yo...

    Due Date: 06/25/2026

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  • Television Series

    Sag/aftra sketch artist with tools available fri 6.26 & fri 7/10

    Gordie

    234/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    SAG/AFTRA Sketch Artist with TOOLS available FRI 6.26 & FRI 7/10. Both will be afternoon call times, filming overnight at our stages, Silvercup Studios, Main lot, LIC, NY Note your Experience and ...

    Due Date: 06/25/2026

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  • Commercial

    Doubles of major actors - 5'10 males

    Major Commercial - Brand Name

    SAG SCALE Man New York 25 - 60 SAG-AFTRA Commercial

    About this role

    Casting for Doubles of Major actors! Casitng for Males 5'9-5'11 of Caucasian Descent and of African Descent! Let us know in the notes who you think you resemble!! WILL WORK IN THE NYC/NEWARK AREAS

    Due Date: 07/11/2026

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    Doubles of major actors - 4'1

    Major Commercial - Brand Name

    SAG SCALE Man New York 25 - 60 SAG-AFTRA Commercial

    About this role

    Have you been told you look like a specifc actor? We are casting for Doubles of actors who are 4'0 to 5'0 for a comedic bit! Tell us who you think you look like! WILL WORK IN THE NYC/NEWARK AREAS

    Due Date: 07/11/2026

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