Casting Locals to play Circus / Side Show Performers

Casting people to play sideshow “freaks”, stilt walkers, unicycle riders and clowns for horror film BRIDGEPORT.

PAY RATES:

Stilt walker - $350/8hrs + $500 Stilt bump

Unicyclist - $350/8hrs + $50 bike bump

Clown - $250/8hrs

Sideshow “Freak” with unique look - $500/8hrs


 
Location: Fulton County, NY
Filming: July 2026


NOTE:

  1. All background roles are local hire only. (Transportation and hotel accommodations are not provided.)

  2. Must be comfortable with atmospheric smoke

  3. No allergies to wool.

  4. Must have some length to your hair

  5. Must be comfortable receiving a period appropriate haircut and/or facial hair alteration

  6. NO visible tattoos.

  7. NO visible piercings that cannot be removed for work.

  8. NO acrylic nails, polish, gel polish or gel extensions, or square shapes.

  9. NO braces

You must submit clothing sizes, as everyone will be given a period costume to wear on camera.

**Height, weight, and clothing sizes are used for costuming purposes only, unless needed for the casting of stand-ins or photo doubles. WAIST MEASUREMENT IS NOT YOUR PANTS SIZE, BUT IS THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENT OF YOUR WAIST AROUND YOUR BELLY BUTTON.

Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.

To submit, email all the following to bridgeport@gwcnyc.com with the subject line “STILT WALKER”, “UNICYCLE”, “SIDESHOW”, OR ”CLOWN”:

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Are you a SAG-AFTRA member in good standing or Non-SAG?

  • Height, weight, clothing and shoe sizes. (Men: jacket, neck-sleeve, waist x inseam, shoe; Women: bust-waist-hip, dress, shoe)*

  • Do you have any tattoos? If so, where are they located?

  • Are you ok around atmospheric smoke?

  • Do you have allergies to wool?

  • Are you ok receiving a haircut and/or facial hair alteration to match the time period, if needed

  • Confirm you are 18 or older

  • Attach current clear photo/selfie of yourself (no filters/hats/sunglasses)

  • Attach one full length photo of yourself

  • What is your experience/skill level with stiltwalking or riding unicycle? Do you have your own stilts or unicycle?

  • Do you have clown training/expierence?

Casting Locals for Horror Movie

Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is seeking people to portray 1940s town residents for the horror film BRIDGEPORT.

SAG-AFTRA RATE: $231/8hrs

NON-SAG RATE: $187/10hrs
 
Tentative Filming Dates: Mid July to Mid September, 2026
Filming Locations: New York Counties of Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, Oneida, Fulton


NOTE:

  1. All background roles are local hire only. (Transportation and hotel accommodations are not provided.)

  2. Must be comfortable with atmospheric smoke

  3. No allergies to wool.

  4. Must have some length to your hair

  5. Must be comfortable receiving a period appropriate haircut and/or facial hair alteration

  6. NO visible tattoos.

  7. NO visible piercings that cannot be removed for work.

  8. NO acrylic nails, polish, gel polish or gel extensions, or square shapes.

  9. NO braces

You must submit clothing sizes, as everyone will be given a period costume to wear on camera.

**Height, weight, and clothing sizes are used for costuming purposes only, unless needed for the casting of stand-ins or photo doubles. WAIST MEASUREMENT IS NOT YOUR PANTS SIZE, BUT IS THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENT OF YOUR WAIST AROUND YOUR BELLY BUTTON.

Please note, you must be able to present valid identification to fill out a Federal I9 form and be paid.

To submit, email the following to bridgeport@gwcnyc.com with subject line "Central/Capital NY Locals":

  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Are you a SAG-AFTRA member in good standing or Non-SAG?

  • Height, weight, clothing and shoe sizes. (Men: jacket, neck-sleeve, waist x inseam, shoe; Women: bust-waist-hip, dress, shoe)*

  • Do you have any tattoos? If so, where are they located?

  • Are you ok around atmospheric smoke?

  • Do you have allergies to wool?

  • Are you ok receiving a haircut and/or facial hair alteration to match the time period, if needed

  • Confirm you are 18 or older

  • Are you local to the Central or Capital regions of New York? If yes, what county?

  • Attach current clear photo/selfie of yourself (no filters/hats/sunglasses)

  • Attach one full length photo of yourself

Seeking Schenectady/Albany area locals for new HBO limited series

Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking locals who are interested in working as extras in the upcoming HBO limited series THE WHITE HOUSE PLUMBERS, from the producers of Veep and Succession. Set in the early 1970s, the series will tell the true story of how Nixon’s own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy, accidentally toppled the presidency they were trying to protect. Filming will begin late Summer / early Fall in Albany, NY. Must be ok working around smoke and have natural-colored hair. Must be ok with possibly having your hair altered into a 1970s style.

Register for FREE at www.gwci.app/talent

When registering , be sure to:

  • Select Albany as your employment area (you can select multiple employment areas)

  • Upload at least two recent photos

FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REGISTER, VISIT OUR HELP DESK OR OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

OR

To submit via email:

Email your name, union status (SAG-AFTRA or NonUnion), phone number, height, weight, clothing sizes, and current photos to locations@gwcnyc.com. Write Hudson Valley Local in the subject line of your email.

This casting is for paid background/extra work.

Mandatory COVID testing provided by production prior to filming. No experience necessary. Must be lawfully able to work in the US.


For more info regarding the project:

https://www.hbo.com/hbo-news/woody-harrelson-justin-theroux-white-house-plumbers


Casting for Babies in Schenectady, NY

The second season of the Amazon series Modern Love, based on The New York Times column, will be filming in Schenectady, NY.

Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is seeking Schenectady, NY area locals with Caucasian babies, ages 4-8 months babies and 11-14 month toddlers who can walk. Filming 10/28-11/6 in Schenectady, NY.

Looking for babies of any gender to portray the son of principal characters. Especially seeking twins/multples. Mandatory COVID testing for parents prior to filming. No experience necessary.

Email submissions or register!

Email modernlove@gwcnyc.com

  • child’s name, age, DOB

  • parent’s name & contact info

  • photos of your child

  • Are you local to the area?

To register for FREE at www.gwci.app/talent

When registering , be sure to:

  • Select Albany, NY as your employment area

  • Upload at least two recent photos

Casting for people with face tattoos

The second season of the Amazon series Modern Love, based on The New York Times column, will be filming in Schenectady, NY.

Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is seeking Schenectady, NY area local with face tattoo for PAID EXTRA WORK.

Filming 10/13-10/19 in Schenectady, NY.

To be considered, register for FREE at www.gwci.app/talent

When registering , be sure to:

  • Select Albany, NY as your employment area

  • Upload at least two recent photos

  • Note your tattoo under MISC / Tattoos

Mandatory COVID testing on day of filming. No experience necessary. Must be lawfully able to work in the US.

Casting for Basketball Players

The second season of the Amazon series Modern Love, based on The New York Times column, will be filming in Schenectady, NY.

Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is seeking Schenectady, NY area local basketball players, ages 22-40s, for PAID EXTRA WORK.

Filming 10/13-10/19 in Schenectady, NY.

To be considered, register for FREE at www.gwci.app/talent

When registering , be sure to:

  • Select Albany, NY as your employment area

  • Upload at least two recent photos

  • Select basketball as a talent under Talents / A-D Sports

Mandatory COVID testing on day of filming. No experience necessary. Must be lawfully able to work in the US.

Casting Kids for MODERN LOVE

The second season of the Amazon series Modern Love, based on The New York Times column, will be filming in Schenectady, NY.

Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is seeking Schenectady, NY area local children, ages 11-15, for PAID EXTRA WORK.

Filming 9/28-10/7 in Schenectady, NY.

To be considered, register for FREE at www.gwci.app/talent

When registering , be sure to:

  • Select Albany, NY as your employment area

  • Upload at least two recent photos

Or submit your child via email to modernlove@gwcnyc.com (include current photos, name, contact info, and child’s age).

Mandatory COVID testing on day of filming. No experience necessary. Must be lawfully able to work in the US. All children must be accompanied by a guardian who is tested prior to filming. All children must have or obtain a valid NY Child Performer Work Permit.

How to obtain a NY Child Performer Work Permit

How to create a gwci.app profile for a child

What if I have only one phone number but want to register multiple people

Casting for Amazon Series: Modern Love

The second season of the Amazon series Modern Love, based on The New York Times column, will be filming in Schenectady, NY.

Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is seeking Schenectady, NY area locals (men, women, and children) for PAID EXTRA WORK to portray NYC residents.

Filming September – October 2020 in Schenectady, NY. To be considered, register for FREE at www.gwci.app/talent

When registering , be sure to:

  • Select Albany, NY as your employment area

  • Upload at least two recent photos

Mandatory COVID testing provided by production prior to filming. No experience necessary. Must be lawfully able to work in the US.