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Queeps

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187/8
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LOOKING FOR NU EAST INDIAN/ SOUTH ASAIN FEMALE BANK CUSTOMER BG. May be atmospheric haze on set. MUST HAVE NO VISIBLE TATTOOS! NOTE: We're filming multiple scenes at the bank that will include a gunshot, a squib, and possible fake blood. Work Date 7/21 with potential matching recalls 7/23 and...
Due Date: 07/21/2026
  • Streaming Series

    Nu bank customer

    Queeps

    187/8 Woman New York 25 - 40 SAG-AFTRA, New Media Streaming Series

    About this role

    LOOKING FOR NU EAST INDIAN/ SOUTH ASAIN FEMALE BANK CUSTOMER BG. May be atmospheric haze on set. MUST HAVE NO VISIBLE TATTOOS! NOTE: We're filming multiple scenes at the bank that will include a gun...

    Due Date: 07/21/2026

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  • Television Film

    Sag/aftra to portray a women in her 60s for summer exteriors tue 7.28

    Dexter: Resurrection S2

    231/8 Woman New York 55 - 80 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Film

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    SAG/AFTRA to portray a woman in her 60s for Summer Exteriors TUE 7.28. Filming in Manhattan, NY, and submitting photos to the director; this is to portray someone outside of an apartment building.

    Due Date: 07/21/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Androgynous gay bar patrons - tue 7/28 **not worked**

    Trust the Man (1960s Feature Film)

    PAID Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 23 - 100 SAG-AFTRA Feature Film

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    ANDROGYNOUS GAY BAR PATRONS - TUE 7/28 **NOT WORKED**

    Due Date: 07/15/2026

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  • Television Series

    Featured casino executives - august 13th

    "The Roman" Netflix Series

    PAID Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 30 - 60 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

    About this role

    looking for sharp looking casino executives - August 13th.

    Due Date: 08/13/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Baseball stadium fans (non sag-aftra covered roles)

    Keychain

    $187/10hrs Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 88 SAG-AFTRA, Theatrical Film Feature Film

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    Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people for paid background work on the feature film "Keychain" to portray MLB baseball game audience on WEDNESDAY NIGHT 7/22 (NON SAG-AFTRA COVERED). This will be full...

    Due Date: 07/21/2026

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  • Feature Film

    Apartment client

    Heaven, Probably

    231/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 30 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Modified Low Budget Film Feature Film

    About this role

    You are touring a NYC apartment for rent. Must be comfortable being barefoot.

    Due Date: 08/03/2026

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  • Television Series

    Seeking an individual who is swift water rescue certified available 7/22 and 7/24

    Gordie

    800/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 25 - 50 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    WILL NOT BE ON CAMERA Seeking an individual who is swift water rescue certified and available 7/22 and 7/24 to work as safety for our crew during prep and wrap days. MUST BE CERTIFIED AND HAVE PROOF

    Due Date: 07/21/2026

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  • Other

    Franceneselkirk.com (the industry advisor/francene selkirk

    The Industry Advisor

    - Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 90 Other Other

    About this role

    FRANCENE SELKIRK HERE ..MOST OF YOU KNOW ME BUT SOME DON'T. I CAN HELP GUIDE AND STEER YOUR TALENT. HI EVERYONE...I HAVE A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT . I AM STARTING A NEW WONDERFUL BUSINESS . IT’S CALLED F...

    Due Date: 01/31/2027

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  • Commercial

    Featured background

    Bacardi X Vmas

    $350.00/12 Man, Woman New York 25 - 99 Non Union Commercial

    About this role

    Seeking talent for featured background role in commercial. Must be 25 or older. Must specify age on profile. Rate is $350/12. Shoots in NYC on July 23. Must include phone number on profile.

    Due Date: 07/22/2026

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  • Television Series

    Sag/aftra with full emt uni thur 7/23

    Gordie

    231/8 Man, Woman, Non-Bina... New York 18 - 99 SAG-AFTRA, Television Television Series

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    SAG/AFTRA with FULL EMT Uni THUR 7/23. Afternoon call time filming overnight into early morning for EARLY SPRING SEASON exteriors in Brooklyn, NY. Looking for FRESH FACES. *You will need to bring you...

    Due Date: 07/21/2026

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