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

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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.

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• 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

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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