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Ghost

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$224/8 hours
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GWCI is seeking people to portray Upscale NYC Neighbors/Pedestrians for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting Various dates between May 4- July 30th Rate: $224/8hr Interior/Exterior Work This background role is covered by SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preferen...
Due Date: 04/07/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Upscale nyc neighbors/pedestrians (sag covered)

    Ghost

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

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Upscale NYC Neighbors/Pedestrians for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting Various dates between May 4- July 30th Rate: $224/8hr I...

    Due Date: 04/07/2026

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    Downtown nyc neighbors/pedestrians (sag covered)

    Ghost

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

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking people to portray Downtown NYC Neighbors/Pedestrians for the feature film GHOST (SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Shooting Various dates between May 4- July 30th Rate: $224/8hr ...

    Due Date: 04/07/2026

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    5’6-5’8, white female actor-blonde/light brown stand in (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $262/8 hours Woman New York 25 - 40 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking person to stand in for 5’6-5’8, White Female Actor-Blonde/light Brown (SAG-AFTRA Covered). GWCI is seeking people to portray a stand in for the Netflix film GHOST. White Female Blon...

    Due Date: 04/07/2026

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    4’11-5’2 black female stand in/photo double (sag covered)

    Ghost

    $272/8 hours Woman New York 18 - 35 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    GWCI is seeking person to stand in/photodouble for 4’11-5’2, Black Female Actor (SAG-AFTRA Covered). GWCI is seeking people to portray a stand in/photodouble for the Netflix film GHOST. Black Female...

    Due Date: 04/07/2026

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    Military aide - cast to fit (non sag-aftra covered)

    Aig

    $176/10hrs Man New York 25 - 55 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    GWCI is seeking people to portray Military Aide Dress Uni for the Netflix film AIG (Non SAG-AFTRA Covered). TENTATIVE DATES: Fitting: 4/8 in Jersey City, NJ Shooting: Tues 4/28 (night shoot, int, Pom...

    Due Date: 04/28/2026

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    Frances (blonde hair)

    20/20

    $224/8 Woman New York 35 - 45 SAG-AFTRA, Low Budget Film Feature Film

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    Flashback scene playing mom of 2 young girls

    Due Date: 04/10/2026

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    Background // the dj

    Undisclosed Israeli Investment Company

    SAG SCALE (Background rate) Man New York 25 - 37 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

    About this role

    Steve Aoki energy. High-voltage, commanding presence behind the decks. The kind of DJ who makes a party feel like an event. Strong physical presence — this is someone you notice. Shoot Date: 4/14 an...

    Due Date: 04/07/2026

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    Background // yacht party - men

    Undisclosed Israeli Investment Company

    SAG SCALE (Background rate) Man New York 25 - 45 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

    About this role

    A few guys mixed into the party — same Wolf of Wall Street energy. They're part of the scene, not the focus. Should feel like they belong on this yacht, in this world. Shoot Date: 4/14 and/or 4/15 S...

    Due Date: 04/07/2026

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    Background // yacht party - women

    Undisclosed Israeli Investment Company

    SAG SCALE (Background rate) Woman New York 25 - 42 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

    About this role

    Wolf of Wall Street excess. These are the women at the party on the yacht — aspirational, expensively put together, slightly excessive. Bathing suits, coverups, big sunglasses, jewelry. Scantily clad ...

    Due Date: 04/07/2026

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    Background // the cook

    Undisclosed Israeli Investment Company

    SAG SCALE (Background rate) Man New York 35 - 45 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

    About this role

    Ideally of Jewish descent. Comfortable working a grill — this person should move through the kitchen like they've done it a thousand times. Authentic, lived-in presence behind the counter Shoot Date:...

    Due Date: 04/07/2026

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