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Sports Apparel

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$300 (including agency fee) for 8 Hours.
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We're looking for a stand-in who is 5'8" tall and 130 pounds, with long brown hair. Talent must be available to work in Brooklyn as a Local Hire.
Due Date: 06/23/2026
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    Female body double 1

    Sports Apparel

    $300 (including agency fee) for 8 Hours. Woman New York 20 - 40 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    We're looking for a stand-in who is 5'8" tall and 130 pounds, with long brown hair. Talent must be available to work in Brooklyn as a Local Hire.

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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    Female body double 1

    Sports Apparel

    $300 (including agency fee) for 8 Hours. Woman New York 25 - 45 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    We're looking for a slender woman who is 5'5" tall, 115 pounds, with long blonde hair. Talent must be available to work in Brooklyn as a Local Hire.

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Commercial

    Grandfather - tomorrow 6/18

    Compleat

    SAG-AFTRA Scale Man New York 50 - 65 SAG-AFTRA, Commercial Commercial

    About this role

    Seeking talent to portray grandparents at a weekend BBQ. Shoots exteriors in Montclair, NJ on 6/18. Transportation from NYC is provided if needed. Rate is SAG-AFTRA scale. Must have full availability...

    Due Date: 06/12/2026

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  • Television Series

    Bg_to portray mom of kid actor, avail fit 6/18, work 6/22 (newburgh, ny)

    "The Woods" (Tv Show)

    PAID SAG SCALE Woman New York 30 - 45 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    BG_to PORTRAY MOM of KID ACTOR, AVAIL FITTING 6/18, WORK 6/22 (NEWBURGH, NY)

    Due Date: 06/23/2026

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  • Television Series

    Seeking white male, 50s, dark hair, beard & mustache - cast to fit (non sag aftra covered)

    The Gilded Age - Season 4

    $187/10hrs Man New York 50 - 59 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking White Male, 50s, w/Dark Hair, Beard & Mustache to portray Event Attendees for THE GILDED AGE - SEASON 4. Shoot Pay Rate: $187/10hrs Fitting Pay Rate: $46.75/2.5hrs Fitting Date...

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Streaming Series

    Sag w. pre-2006 cars to portray various roles. works tues 6/23 and/or wed. 6/24

    Queep

    $224/8 + $37.50 car bump Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 75 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Streaming Series

    About this role

    Looking for those with vehicles from 2000 - 2006. Will portray AA meeting attendees, bookstore patrons, street pedestrians, etc. w/ pre 2006 cars. Filming Tuesday 6/23 AND/OR Wednesday 6/24. You do ...

    Due Date: 06/24/2026

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    Background extras

    NY Amazon Shoot

    $200 Man, Woman New York 25 - 55 Non Union Print

    About this role

    Looking for all types.

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Television Series

    Seeking people to portray older adult event attendees - cast to fit (non sag aftra covered)

    The Gilded Age - Season 4

    $187/10hrs Man New York 69 - 79 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    GWCI is seeking People to portray Older Adult Event Attendees for THE GILDED AGE - SEASON 4. Shoot Pay Rate: $187/10hrs Fitting Pay Rate: $46.75/2.5hrs Fitting Dates: 6/22 in Brooklyn, NY Shoot Da...

    Due Date: 06/17/2026

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  • Television Series

    Nypd- tent. work 6/23 (sag-aftra covered)

    Out the Kitchen

    $224/8hrs + $36 uni bump New York 25 - 55 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 NYPD (SAG-AFTRA COVERED) Tentative dates: Work: 6/23 int/ext work Brooklyn, NY SAG-AFTRA ...

    Due Date: 09/01/2026

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  • Television Series

    To portray: clean cut types

    Buffalo (Confidential Very Popular Tv Series)

    Standard SAG/AFTRA BG Rate Man, Woman New York 25 - 35 SAG-AFTRA Television Series

    About this role

    To portray: Clean cut types. If selected would fit & work in Astoria Queens in mid August... exact date TBD. Thx!

    Due Date: 06/18/2026

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