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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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Seeking stand-in around 5'11" - 6'0". Shoots in NYC on 5/18 & 5/19. Rate is $37/hour. Must have full availability. Phone number must be included on profile to be considered.
Due Date: 05/17/2026

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  • Variety Show

    Stand-in around 5'11" - 6'0"

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    $37/hour Man New York 35 - 44 SAG-AFTRA, Television Variety Show

    About this role

    Seeking stand-in around 5'11" - 6'0". Shoots in NYC on 5/18 & 5/19. Rate is $37/hour. Must have full availability. Phone number must be included on profile to be considered.

    Due Date: 05/17/2026

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    Stand-in around 5'7"

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    $37/hour Man New York 35 - 45 SAG-AFTRA, Television Variety Show

    About this role

    Seeking stand-in around 5'7". Shoots in NYC on 5/18 & 5/19. Rate is $37/hour. Must have full availability. Phone number must be included on profile to be considered.

    Due Date: 05/17/2026

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    Stand-in around 5'11" with dark hair

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    $37/hour Man New York 55 - 64 SAG-AFTRA, Television Variety Show

    About this role

    Seeking stand-in around 5'11" with dark hair. Shoots in NYC on 5/18 & 5/19. Rate is $37/hour. Must have full availability. Phone number must be included on profile to be considered.

    Due Date: 05/17/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Street performers - please note any special skill - tues 5/19 in manhattan

    42.6 (Focus Features)

    SAG RATES - negotiable Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 65 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Looking for any unique skill sets that can be used in a street performance - Dancers — breakdancers, salsa groups, popping/locking crews Living statues and costume characters Magicians and illusionis...

    Due Date: 05/18/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Featured elevator riders - monday 5/18 - good facial expressions

    42.6 (Focus Features)

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

    About this role

    Looking for NYC types for awkward elevator scene - filming in Manhattan on Monday 5/18

    Due Date: 05/15/2026

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  • Television Series

    Bg to portray chinese gangsters/ workers in warehouse - thu 5/14 **note last worked and role**

    Ghost Shift

    PAID Man New York 30 - 100 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

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    BG TO PORTRAY CHINESE GANGSTERS/ WORKERS IN WAREHOUSE - THU 5/14 **NOTE LAST WORKED AND ROLE**

    Due Date: 05/08/2026

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  • Television Series

    Sagaftra to portray "naked" burning man festival goers-pls read before responding

    Cupertino

    224.00/8 plus 200.00 bump New York 18 - 60 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    Comer Casting is seeking SAGAFTRA talent to portray "naked" Burning Man festival attendees. There will be no actual nudity. Men will be wearing nude/skin tone brief style underwear and be shirtless. ...

    Due Date: 05/12/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Domino park goers (sag covered) fitting tomorrow 5/8

    Ghost

    $224/8 New York 18 - 88 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Domino Park Goers for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting May 17th in Brooklyn, NY Fit tomorrow FRIDAY 5/8 in Astoria, Queens Rate...

    Due Date: 05/07/2026

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    Stand in w/ exp_middle eastern woman 5'1-5'3_avail mon 5/11

    Ghost Shift

    $262/8 Woman New York 20 - 50 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    STAND IN W/ EXP_MIDDLE EASTERN WOMAN 5'1-5'3_AVAIL MON 5/11

    Due Date: 05/08/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Non union _ 3am call time sun 5/10, lower manhattan - full day/evening shoot - note if you have car

    Little Falls - Feature Film

    PAID Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 100 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    NON UNION _ 3AM CALL TIME SUN 5/10, LOWER MANHATTAN - FULL DAY/EVENING SHOOT - NOTE IF YOU HAVE CAR ** YEAR COLOR MAKE MODEL IF YOU'RE ALREADY BOOKED ON THIS SHOW OR HOLDING FOR US, NO NEED TO APPLY....

    Due Date: 04/10/2026

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