2024 THE GILDED AGE - TROY, NY

To submit for consideration on The Gilded Age, please review all the notes below regarding dates, role descriptions, hair and size requirements. If you fit and are available for a role, please email your submission to gildedage@gwcnyc.com.

Casting people to play the following roles in Troy:

• Male Union Club Patrons and Staff

• Clock Office Staff

• Pedestrians, Neighbors, and Guests of all socioeconomic types (White and Black men and women)

• House Staff - Footmen, Maids, Butlers (White and Black men and women)

• Suffrage Meeting Attendees (White men and women)

• Black children, ages 5-15yrs

• Wealthy Black Family Members/Party Attendees

• Bar & Brothel Patrons

• Prostitutes

• Wealthy Party Guests

• Church Clergy 

When emailing, please include in the body of your email the following information with “Troy S3 - {name of role]” in the subject line:

• Your Name

• Phone #

• Your Union Status (SAG-AFTRA or Non SAG)

• Current height, weight, clothing sizes and shoe sizes

• Attach current photos that depict your current look and hair color/length

• dates you are available (again, indicate the role you are submitting for in the subject line of your email)

Once you email your submission, if you are right for a role, you will be contacted via text or email regarding next steps. Please keep an eye out for further correspondence.

HAIR / TATTOO NOTES

Men:

• Hair: all natural hair around 2-3 inches of growth, especially on sides/back. No fades, buzzed sides, etc. Must be willing to have the hair department alter as needed to fit the 1880s look. NO HIGHLIGHTS, BLEACH, BALAYAGE, UNNATURAL COLORS.

• No visible tattoos that can’t be covered by clothing.

Women:

• Hair: have hair that is at least 2-3 inches of length below the collar bone. NO HIGHLIGHTS, BLEACH, BALAYAGE, UNNATURAL COLORS.

• No visible tattoos that can’t be covered up with clothing. Please note if you have any arm tattoos, so you are only considered for the roles that will wear long sleeves.

If you have never done background work before, watch this video.

2022 CASTING FOR LOCALS FOR THE GILDED AGE

To submit for consideration on The Gilded Age, please review all the notes below regarding dates, role descriptions, hair and size requirements. If you fit and are available for a role, please email your submission to gildedage@gwcnyc.com.

When emailing, please include in the body of your email the following information with “AR Local - {name of role]” in the subject line:

• Your Name

• Phone #

• Your Union Status (SAG-AFTRA or Non SAG)

• Current height, weight, clothing sizes and shoe sizes

• Attach current photos that depict your current look and hair color/length

• dates you are available (again, indicate the role you are submitting for in the subject line of your email)

• Confirmation you read the Vaccine/Booster Policy (see below)

Once you email your submission, if you are right for a role, you will be contacted via text or email regarding next steps. Please keep an eye out for further correspondence.

Casting for men and women, see notes below regarding the look, shoot dates, etc.

HAIR / TATTOO NOTES

Men:

• Hair: all natural hair around 2-3 inches of growth, especially on sides/back. No fades, buzzed sides, etc. Must be willing to have the hair department alter as needed to fit the 1880s look. NO HIGHLIGHTS, BLEACH, BALAYAGE, UNNATURAL COLORS.

• No visible tattoos that can’t be covered by clothing.

Women:

• Hair: have hair that is at least 2-3 inches of length below the collar bone. NO HIGHLIGHTS, BLEACH, BALAYAGE, UNNATURAL COLORS.

• No visible tattoos that can’t be covered up with clothing. Please note if you have any arm tattoos, so you are only considered for the roles that will wear long sleeves.

ROLES / SIZE REQUIREMENTS / DATES:

Churchgoers / Upper Class Pedestrians

Men - 5'7 - 6'2 / 36"-42"chest / 38" waist and smaller

Women - 5'2 - 5'8 / 30" waist and smaller

• Exterior / Interior CHURCH - Filming 8/9, 8/10 (COVID test 8/8)

• Exterior HOUSE - Filming 8/19 ***OVERNIGHT*** (COVID test 8/17)

Steel Mill Workers

Men 5'7 - 6'2 / 30" - 38" waist / VERY SLENDER and okay wearing SPFX makeup

• Interior ASSEMBLY HALL  - Filming 8/12, 8/26 ***OVERNIGHT*** (COVID test 8/10)

• Exterior STEEL MILL - Filming 8/22 very early morning start (COVID test 8/20)

• Exterior STREET - Filming 8/24

Upper Class Party Guests/Opera Guests

Men 5'7 - 6'2 / 36" - 42" chest / 38"waist and smaller

Women 5'2 - 5'8 / 30" waist and smaller

***MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL TO PHILLY, PA WITH PRODUCTION. TRANSPORTATION AND HOTEL PROVIDED FOR PA LOCATION***

• Interior ACADEMY OF MUSIC - Filming 8/16 (COVID test 8/15)

• Exterior HOUSE - Filming 8/17, 8/19 **OVERNIGHT** (COVID test 8/18)

• Interior THEATRE - Filming 8/29 (COVID test 8/26)

• Interior HOTEL - Filming 8/30

• Interior OPERA - PHILLY - Travel/Filming 8/31, 9/1, 9/2 *TRAVEL TO PHILLY*

TRAVELING FOOTMEN

Men, 18-30 age range, 5'11 - 6'2 / 36" - 42"chest 

***MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL TO PHILLY, PA WITH PRODUCTION. TRANSPORTATION AND HOTEL PROVIDED FOR PA LOCATION***

• Interior ACADEMY OF MUSIC - Filming 8/16 (COVID test 8/15)

• Interior OPERA - Travel/Filming 8/31, 9/1, 9/2 (COVID test 8/30) •TRAVEL TO PHILLY•

OTHER FOOTMEN (WHO DO NOT NEED TO TRAVEL)

Men, 18-30 age range, 5'11 - 6'2 / 36" - 42" chest 

• FILMING 8/17, 8/29, 8/30 (COVID test 8/15 & 8/27)

State Militia

Men - 42"chest and smaller / 38" true waist and smaller

• Exterior STEEL MILLS - Rehearsal 8/19, Filming 8/22 very early morning start (COVID test 8/17)

****Be prepared for very early morning call times / possibly filming late / sometimes even overnight shoots****

Fitting:

July/August in Troy, NY

COVID testing:

Everyone will need to covid test 24-48 hours prior to a fitting as well as work. You MUST test with production unless you can 100% secure your own PCR test and have results in time for fitting / work.

Rates:

Non-SAG rates

Work Day = $165/10hrs

Covid Test = $60

Fitting = 1/4 check ($41.25)

SAG-AFTRA rates

Work Day = $187/8hrs

Covid Test = $100

Fitting = 1/4 Check ($46.75)

Vaccination Policy:

Please be advised that to work on The Gilded Age S2, all cast members must be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”).  Being “up-to-date” means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.  In other words, this means that at least 2 weeks have elapsed since receiving the 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or since receiving a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine; and when a booster shot is recommended, that the individual has received it. 

Currently the CDC recommends a booster shot be received 5 months after the last dose of the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna and 2 months after the single dose of Johnson & Johnson.  Individuals who are hired prior to being eligible for a booster will need to commit to receiving a booster dose within 2 weeks of the date they become eligible to be able to continue to work in Zone A.  The recommendations for a booster may be different depending on your age and health status.  For more information about when boosters are recommended go to https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html.

You must be able to show proof of vaccination status prior to your start date.  All vaccination records will be maintained confidentially and securely by production.

If you are offered employment on The Gilded Age S2 and would like to request an accommodation to this policy due to medical or religious reasons, you must submit your request for approval via WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal.

CASTING FOR LOCALS FOR THE GILDED AGE

Casting for men and women, see notes below regarding the look, shoot dates, etc.

Men:

• Hair: all natural hair around 1-2 inches of growth all even length no fades, buzzed sides, etc. Must be willing to grow your hair out / have the hair department alter as needed to fit the 1880s look.

• Sizing: must be no taller than 6'2; no larger than 44" chest; no larger than 40" true waist (measured at belly button).

• No visible tattoos that can’t be covered by clothing.

Women:

• Hair: all natural hair, preferably long enough to put into a low pony tail. However, some wigs can be provided. Please note if hair is shorter.

• Sizing: 5’2 - 5'9; and no larger than 28" true waist (smallest part of waist)

• No visible tattoos that can’t be covered up with clothing. Please note if you have any arm tattoos, so you are only considered for the roles that will wear long sleeves.

UPDATED Dates (as of 7/14/22):

• Interior / Exterior Shop - Aug. 3 and Aug. 4 (covid test 8/1)

• Interior / Exterior Church - Aug. 5 (covid test 8/3)

• Exterior Pharmacy Scenes - Aug. 15 (covid test 8/12)

• Interior / Exterior Hall/Auditorium - Aug. 24 (covid test 8/22)

****Be prepared for very early morning call times / possibly filming late / sometimes even overnight shoots****

View this video regarding things you should know about working as background (aka an extra).

Fitting:

July in Troy, NY

COVID testing:

Everyone will need to covid test 24-48 hours prior to a fitting as well as work. You MUST test with production unless you can 100% secure your own PCR test and have results in time for fitting / work.

Rates:

Non-SAG rates

Work Day = $165/10hrs

Covid Test = $60

Fitting = 1/4 check ($41.25)

SAG-AFTRA rates

Work Day = $187/8hrs

Covid Test = $100

Fitting = 1/4 Check ($46.75)

Vaccination Policy:

Please be advised that to work on The Gilded Age S2, all cast members must be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”).  Being “up-to-date” means a person has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.  In other words, this means that at least 2 weeks have elapsed since receiving the 2nd dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or since receiving a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine; and when a booster shot is recommended, that the individual has received it. 

Currently the CDC recommends a booster shot be received 5 months after the last dose of the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna and 2 months after the single dose of Johnson & Johnson.  Individuals who are hired prior to being eligible for a booster will need to commit to receiving a booster dose within 2 weeks of the date they become eligible to be able to continue to work in Zone A.  The recommendations for a booster may be different depending on your age and health status.  For more information about when boosters are recommended go to https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html.

You must be able to show proof of vaccination status prior to your start date.  All vaccination records will be maintained confidentially and securely by production.

If you are offered employment on The Gilded Age S2 and would like to request an accommodation to this policy due to medical or religious reasons, you must submit your request for approval via WarnerMedia’s Xempt portal.

Seeking Troy/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 and Troy 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 Troy, NY Locals for THE GILDED AGE

Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking locals (men, women, and children) who are interested in working as extras in the upcoming HBO series THE GILDED AGE, from the creator of Downton Abbey. Set in the 1880s, the series will be filming May/June 2021 in Troy, NY. Must be ok working around smoke and have natural-colored hair. 

This casting is for paid background/extra work.

To be considered, please email gildedage@gwcnyc.com and register for FREE at http://www.gwci.app/talent

When emailing, please include in the body of your email the following information with “TROY SUBMISSION” in the subject line:

• Your Name

• Phone #

• Your Union Status (SAG-AFTRA or nonunion)

• Current height, weight, clothing sizes

• Attach current photos that depict your current look and hair color/length

When registering, be sure to:

• Select Troy and Albany as your employment area

• Upload a recent photo that shows your current hair length

Click here for more info on the show.

Mandatory COVID testing provided by production.

Must be lawfully able to work in the US.