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Email you submission to roommates@gwcnyc.com
This film is shooting in North Jersey.
Never worked as background (or an extra) before, check out these videos for more info:
Casting Cape May County Locals for Steven Spielberg Film
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking Cape May County locals to work as extras (aka background) in the feature film NON-VIEW, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Emily Blunt.
Casting locals (all ethnicities) to play the following:
train passengers
drivers with cars
Tentative scheduled to film Monday 3/10/25 - Friday 3/14/25 in Cape May County, NJ.
SAG-AFTRA Paid background work base rate - $216 / 8 hours
Car Bump for Drivers: $37.50
To submit, email nj@gwcnyc.com with the subject line “Cape May Local” and the following info:
Your Name
Preferred pronouns (optional)
Phone number
Are you a SAG-AFTRA member in good standing or NONSAG?
What dates are you available for filming 3/10/25-3/14/25?
Do you have any visible tattoos?
Please confirm that you are local to Cape May County, NJ and 18 years or older.
Please attach current, non-professional photos of yourself. Please make sure all photos are RECENT and in clear, plain lighting. No editing, filters, odd angles, sunglasses, hats, etc. Please include close up and full body photos.
If you have your own car to work with on camera, please note your car’s color/year/make/model. Please also attach photo of car.
No experience necessary to become a background actor. This background role is covered by SAG-AFTRA CBA and subject to a Preference of Employment provision. Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.
NOTE: Transportation to Cape May County for filming is NOT provided. Hotel accommodations are NOT provided.
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking Cape May County locals to work as extras (aka background) in the feature film NON-VIEW, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Emily Blunt.
Casting locals (all ethnicities) to play the following:
train passengers
drivers with cars
Tentative scheduled to film Monday 3/10/25 - Friday 3/14/25 in Cape May County, NJ.
NON-SAG Paid background work base rate - $181.50 / 10 hours
Car Bump for Drivers: $37.50
To submit, email nj@gwcnyc.com with the subject line “Cape May Local” and the following info:
Your Name
Preferred pronouns (optional)
Phone number
Are you a SAG-AFTRA member in good standing or NONSAG?
What dates are you available for filming 3/10/25-3/14/25?
Do you have any visible tattoos?
Please confirm that you are local to Cape May County, NJ and 18 years or older.
Please attach current, non-professional photos of yourself. Please make sure all photos are RECENT and in clear, plain lighting. No editing, filters, odd angles, sunglasses, hats, etc. Please include close up and full body photos.
If you have your own car to work with on camera, please note your car’s color/year/make/model. Please also attach photo of car.
No experience necessary to become a background actor. This background role is NOT covered by SAG-AFTRA CBA. Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.
NOTE: Transportation to Cape May County for filming is NOT provided. Hotel accommodations are NOT provided.
CASTING NJ LOCALS FOR FEATURE FILM HUSKER
Casting Locals for Bruce Springsteen biopic starring Jeremy Allen White Shooting in Asbury Park, NJ
Seeking locals for background work in various roles not covered by SAG-AFTRA.
Morris County, NJ - Dec. 5, 2024 (NEW DATE) - children ages 3-17 yrs and adults of all ages and ethnicities, for scenes set in early 1980s Spring.
Asbury Park, NJ - Dec. 9-13 and 16, 2024 - children ages 6-12 yrs and adults of all ages and ethnicities for scenes set in 1950s and early 1980s.
Bergen County, NJ - Jan 9-10, 2025 - people ages 18-30s and all ethnicities for scenes set in early 1980s.
You may be asked to attend a costume fitting in Jersey City, NJ prior to the shoot date(s).
HAIR NOTES:
1980s Scenes: Men: should have longer/shag haircuts. Long rocker style is also great. No fades, buzz cuts or super short hair for men. For women: any length is great, chin/shoulder length is ideal. Layers are great. No long extensions. Curly hair and perms are great!
1950s Scenes: Must be ok getting a 1950s period haircut.
PLEASE NOTE:
-TCS Louisiana Productions 5, Inc. is the producer / employer for this production.
-You must be ok working interior and exterior, have no allergies to wool, and be ok working around atmospheric smoke.
-As always, we ask for full day/night availability for the shoot dates.
-Height, weight, and clothing sizes are asked for costuming purposes only. Sizes are only needed as information to help the costume department pull clothing at your wardrobe fitting.
-Must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.
-Transportation to location is NOT provided.
-Hotel accommodations are not provided.
-This background performer role is NOT covered by a SAG-AFTRA CBA.
TO SUBMIT:
Please email husker@gwcnyc.com with the following information:
*PLEASE INCLUDE THE SCENE YOU ARE SUBMITTING FOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL*
Name
Phone #
Are you a SAG-AFTRA member in good standing or non-sag?
Height & Weight + Clothing sizes + Shoe sizes
Are you local to New Jersey?
What is your availability for listed shoot dates?
Are you at least 18 years? If a minor, parents please include child’s current age.
Any visible tattoos?
Attach current, non professional photos of yourself (need to see current hair length and color), one photo should be full length.
CASTING NJ LOCALS FOR HAPPY GILMORE 2
No acting experience required! Never worked as background before? Check out THIS video that explains the basics of what you need to know.
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CASTING NJ LOCALS FOR UNTITLED NETFLIX PROJECT • DIRECTED BY KATHRYN BIGELOW
Casting Cape May Locals for Feature Film
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking locals to work as background aka extras in a feature film shooting in Cape May, NJ May 12-16, 2024. Scenes take place in 1965 at a concert.
You must be:
ok working interior and exterior
have no allergies to wool
ok with a period appropriate haircut and facial hair
ok working around smoke.
Everyone cast will need to attend a paid costume fitting in Jersey City, NJ prior to the shoot date. Transportation provided to/from Cape May to Jersey City for fitting.
Transportation to Cape May for filming is NOT provided. Hotel accommodations are not provided.
SAG-AFTRA PAY: $208/8hrs
NonSAG-AFTRA Pay: $176/10hrs ($16/hr)
To Submit, email the following to brothers@gwcnyc.com :
Name and Phone Number
SAG-AFTRA member or Not a Member of SAG-AFTRA
Height, Weight, Current clothing and shoe size
Are you ok being clean shaven/getting period haircut if needed
confirm you are 18 years of age or older
Do you have any visible tattoos?
Are you local to Cape May, NJ area?
What dates are you avail (5/12-5/16)?
Attach current, clear photos (close-up that show current hair length and full body).
Write “CAPE MAY LOCAL” in subject line of your email.
Never worked as an extra before? Check out our BG 101 video on YouTube.
LIVESTREAM ON THE BASICS OF BACKGROUND WORK
Grant Wilfley Casting Staff WILL discuss:
What exactly is background aka extra work
How to submit to appear in film and TV
What to expect and how to act on set
How do background performers get paid
LIVESTREAM DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023
Time: 5 PM
YOUTUBE - Previously Recorded Live Full Video can be viewed here.
Casting Monmouth County Locals for upcoming feature film
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking locals to work as extras in a high school movie musical from Paramount Pictures, filming in Middletown, NJ March-April 2023.
Casting NJ locals to play:
High School Students (ages 18+ who can portray younger)
Teachers
Parents
Neighbors
Please note, we are casting for all types - all ages, ethnicities, gender identities, people with disabilities, people with special skills (e.g. skateboarders), twins/triplets, etc.
The casting is for paid background (aka extra) work. Mandatory COVID testing provided by production. Must have valid ID to fill out a federal I9 form.
To be considered, please email hsmovie@gwcnyc.com and/or register for FREE at http://www.gwci.app/talent
When emailing hsmovie@gwcnyc.com , please include in the body of your email the following information with “NJ SUBMISSION” in the subject line:
Your Name
Phone #
Your Union Status (SAG-AFTRA or Non-SAG, meaning your are a member in good standing with SAG-AFTRA or you are not)
Current height, weight, clothing and shoe sizes
Attach current photos that depict your current look
If submitting anyone under the age of 18, please include minor’s age and guardian’s name
When registering at gwci.app/talent, be sure to:
Select Monmouth Cty, NJ and New Jersey as your employment area
Upload recent photos that show your current look
