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Feature Film

The Sham

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$224/8hrs
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Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking 6'7 to 6'9 male who is able to self report to coney island BROOKLYN area for a test today and is ok riding the CYCLONE rollercoaster. This is only for an off camera test. **Height, weight, and clothing sizes are used for costuming purposes only, unless needed for...
Due Date: 04/13/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Rushcall (this afternoon) for tall male 6'7 plus to self report to coney island area

    The Sham

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

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking 6'7 to 6'9 male who is able to self report to coney island BROOKLYN area for a test today and is ok riding the CYCLONE rollercoaster. This is only for an off camera te...

    Due Date: 04/13/2026

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    Older funeral attendee (sag-aftra covered, ext work 4/14)

    The Sham

    $224/8hrs Man, Woman New York 65 - 84 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play older funeral attendees for THE SHAM. Seeking Age 65 to 80s, all ethnicities for EXT scenes. Tentative shoot dates: Tuesday 4/14 in Greenpoint BK area ...

    Due Date: 04/13/2026

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  • Talk Show

    On camera security

    Talk Show Security/Actors

    $700 for up to 5 hrs Man New York 35 - 50 Non Union Talk Show

    About this role

    Fit, large man who can project an air of authority

    Due Date: 04/13/2026

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    Hip east village restaurant

    20/20

    $224/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 20 - 35 SAG-AFTRA, Low Budget Film Feature Film

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    Hipster waitstaff, diners, etc

    Due Date: 04/15/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Neighborhood kids (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $224/8 hours New York 8 - 12 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    GWCI is seeking people to portray Neighborhood Kids for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting May 4, 5 Rate: $224/8hr Interior/Exterior Work This background role is ...

    Due Date: 04/13/2026

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  • Television Series

    Fbi swat/hrt (sag-aftra)

    Truck Stop

    $224/8hrs Man New York 30 - 45 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Television Series

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    GWCI is seeking people to portray FBI SWAT team officers aka HRT. Must be ok being clean shaven, have short hair or willing to get hair cut to match police regulations. Uniform provided by costume dep...

    Due Date: 04/13/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Union to fit into paramedic uniform - monday 4/13

    Sunday - (Universal Pictures)

    PAID SAG BG RATES Man New York 25 - 60 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    to fit into 32 to 34 waist, around 40 jacket. medium shirt. if you have black uniform boots please note. 12pm call time in Manhattan

    Due Date: 04/03/2026

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  • Commercial

    Barista 1

    Moss Commercial

    $300/10Hrs Woman New York 20 - 35 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Looking for a female actress . Warm and natural charming flirtatious chemistry with the hero . Must be fully available and have reliable transportation .

    Due Date: 04/15/2026

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    Barista 2

    Moss Commercial

    $300/10Hrs Man New York 20 - 35 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Looking for actor to play barista 2 . Must be fully available and have reliable transportation .

    Due Date: 04/15/2026

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  • Commercial

    Extra

    Moss Commercial

    $250/10Hrs Man, Woman New York 20 - 65 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Looking for extras for an upcoming commercial must be fully available and have reliable transportation .

    Due Date: 04/15/2026

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