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The Sham

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Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Pedestrians w/ Dog for THE SHAM. Seeking Age 20 to 80s, all ethnicities for EXT scenes. Tentative shoot dates: Mon 4/13 in Manhattan SEEKING NEW FACES! Please do not submit if already worked on THE SHAM! This background role is covered by a SAG...
Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    Pedestrians w/ dogs (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 Pedestrians w/ Dog for THE SHAM. Seeking Age 20 to 80s, all ethnicities for EXT scenes. Tentative shoot dates: Mon 4/13 in Manhattan SEEKING NEW FACE...

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    Joggers (sag covered)

    The Sham

    $224/8 New York 18 - 40 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to play Joggers on THE SHAM. Seeking Age 20 to 40s, all ethnicities, physically fit, for EXT scenes. Tentative shoot dates : Mon 4/13 in Manhattan SEEKING NE...

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    Ny pedestrians (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 NY Pedestrians for THE SHAM. Seeking Age 20 to 80s, all ethnicities for EXT scenes. UWS types, tourist types, business types, etc. Tentative shoot dat...

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    Pedestrians w/ car (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 Pedestrians w/ Car (NO RED OR WHITE) for THE SHAM. Seeking Age 20 to 80s, all ethnicities for EXT scenes. Tentative shoot dates: Mon 4/13 in Manhattan...

    Due Date: 05/01/2026

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    Lover

    The Wish

    - Man New York 35 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Short Film Short Film

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    35-50, Male, any ethnicity. He is in uncharted territory. Recently out of a long, sexually unsatisfying marriage, he finds himself on a date with a Woman, with whom he has a palpable physical attracti...

    Due Date: 04/13/2026

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    Servers

    The Wish

    - Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 20 - 27 SAG-AFTRA, Short Film Short Film

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    20-30, queer FWBs working at the restaurant. They have a workplace flirtation that they sometimes take home. It is flirty, fun, and open. They are both the coolest people in the building.

    Due Date: 04/13/2026

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    Young couple

    The Wish

    - Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 20 - 27 SAG-AFTRA, Short Film Short Film

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    Actual couples encouraged to submit. Open ethnicity, gender identity, and sexual orientation. They are young and in love. They are treating themselves to a night out and thoroughly enjoying their $32 ...

    Due Date: 04/13/2026

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    Powerful woman

    The Wish

    - Woman New York 35 - 45 SAG-AFTRA, Short Film Short Film

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    35 - 45, female, any ethnicity. This Woman has a powerful presence. She is grounded, sensual, and in control. She's on a date with a very nervous man, which she thinks is adorable. She enjoys being th...

    Due Date: 04/13/2026

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    Kids at bowling alley - 11 yrs to 16 yrs old - april 28th - filming in woodside queens

    Sunday - (Universal Pictures)

    PAID NU BG RATES Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 10 - 17 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    Looking for kids that range from 11 yrs to 16 yrs old to be a kids birthday party at a bowling alley. please note if your child likes to bowl. filming in Woodside Queens. Will involve a fitting on ...

    Due Date: 04/17/2026

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    Skateboarders with own skateboards (special ability sag-aftra, tent 4/09)

    The Sham

    $234/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 43 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking person to play skateboarders who own their own skateboard for THE SHAM. Seeking Age 20 to 40s, female or males, all ethnicities. Tentative shoot date(s): tomorrow 4/...

    Due Date: 04/08/2026

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