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General Availability (2026)

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BG_NYPD POLICE OFFICER, Female-Presenting, AVAIL TUES 4/21 - Upper West Side NYC **Uniform provided by Production** Estimated AFTERNOON CALL TIMES - LATE EVENING / PAST MIDNIGHT WRAP EXTERIORS -- FAKE RAIN
Due Date: 04/20/2026

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  • Television Film

    Bg_nypd police officer, female-presenting, avail tues 4/21 - upper west side nyc

    General Availability (2026)

    SCALE Woman New York 30 - 65 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Television Film

    About this role

    BG_NYPD POLICE OFFICER, Female-Presenting, AVAIL TUES 4/21 - Upper West Side NYC **Uniform provided by Production** Estimated AFTERNOON CALL TIMES - LATE EVENING / PAST MIDNIGHT WRAP EXTERIORS -- FAK...

    Due Date: 04/20/2026

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  • Television Series

    Pedestrian w/ 1980s car- tent. work 4/29 ( sag-aftra covered)

    Out the Kitchen

    $224/8hrs + $250 car bump New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people for paid background work on the series OUT THE KITCHEN to portray PEDESTRAINS W/ 1980's CAR (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) Tentative work dates: 4/29 exterior work in Br...

    Due Date: 09/01/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Office types (sag covered)

    The Sham

    $224/8 New York 20 - 49 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Office Types for THE SHAM. Seeking Age 20 to 50s, all ethnicities for INT/EXT scenes. Tentative shoot dates: Fri 4/24 in Manhattan SEEKING NEW FACES...

    Due Date: 05/02/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Passerby (sag covered)

    The Sham

    $224/8 New York 18 - 80 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Passerby for THE SHAM. Seeking Age 20 to 80s, all ethnicities for INT/EXT scenes. Tentative shoot dates: Fri 4/24 in Manhattan SEEKING NEW FACES! Pl...

    Due Date: 05/02/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Rock band member

    Out on a Limb

    $180 / 10 Man New York 38 - 55 Non Union Feature Film

    About this role

    Seeking male, ages 35–55. Seasoned, authentic rock’n’ roll type with strong stage presence. Think classic road-worn musician energy — confident, charismatic, and believable as a lifelong performer. Mu...

    Due Date: 04/18/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Kids 8-12 yrs at bus station (sag covered)

    Aig

    $224/8hrs New York 8 - 12 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    GWCI is seeking people to portray Kids aged 8-12 years at a Bus Station for the Netflix film, AIG (SAG-AFTRA Covered). Tentative Dates: SHOOT: Thurs 4/23 in Fort Lee NJ Interior/exterior work SAG S...

    Due Date: 04/16/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Bg with real culinary experience (tent shoot 4/24)

    The Sham

    $234/8hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 23 - 54 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play BG with REAL CULINARY EXPERIENCE for THE SHAM. Seeking Age 20 to 50s, all ethnicities for INT scenes. Tentative shoot dates: Friday 4/24 in Manhattan...

    Due Date: 04/20/2026

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  • Commercial

    6'3" or taller - stand-in / photo double

    Biker Bar (Secret Product Tie-in)

    $350/12hours. INCLUDES Agency Fee. Man New York 20 - 40 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    MUST BE 6'3" OR TALLER. Photo double, stand-in, and possible hand model. TALENT MUST RESIDE IN NEW YORK CITY AREA. NO NON-NYC LOCAL talent will be considered. MUST HAVE A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR AND ...

    Due Date: 04/20/2026

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  • Commercial

    25 to 34 years old - individuals - background ocp

    Nyc - Well-known Tech / Social Media Company

    Session: $500 + 20% / Usage: $800 + 20% Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 34 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    This is a campaign for a well-known social media / tech company. The vibe of the campaign is outdoors-y and authentic in tone; a group of friends hanging out outside and going for a casual hike. Talen...

    Due Date: 04/16/2026

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  • Television Series

    Still avail! stand in for white actress, 5'5-5'7 w strawberry blonde/light reddish hair- tent. 4/16

    Minivan

    $262/8hrs Woman New York 50 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play STILL AVAIL! Stand In for White Actress, 5'5-5'7 w strawberry blonde/light reddish hair- tentative 4/16 for various scenes in the streaming series Miniv...

    Due Date: 04/16/2026

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