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“Hot Smirk” Casting Call for Babies
GWCI is seeking blonde babies to portray the son of principal characters in the upcoming feature film “Hot Smirk.” Babies of all genders are welcome to submit for the role, which portrays a child between 10 months and 1.5 years old. Filming is tentatively scheduled for various dates from October through December 2026 in the New York City area.
Responsibilities:
- Portray the young son of principal characters in the feature film “Hot Smirk.”
- Participate in filming on various dates between October and December 2026.
- Be available for filming in the New York City area.
Requirements:
- Blonde babies who can portray a child between 10 months and 1.5 years old.
- Open to babies of all genders.
- Must be local to the New York City area.
- Parents or guardians must provide the baby’s name, age, and date of birth.
- Must disclose SAG-AFTRA or non-union status.
- Parents or guardians must provide the child’s general availability from October through December.
- Must indicate whether the child has a New York child performer work permit and trust account.
- Non-professional photos of the baby are required.
Compensation:
- $350 for 8 hours per baby.
“Miami Vice” Casting Call for Miami Club Patrons – Brooklyn, New York
Job Description
An upcoming Universal Pictures feature film, “Miami Vice,” starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler, is seeking background actors to portray glamorous Miami nightclub patrons in a 1980s-inspired setting. Filming in Brooklyn, New York, this casting opportunity is ideal for men and women who can bring confidence, style, and energy to an upscale nightclub scene. Selected talent will help recreate the vibrant nightlife atmosphere of 1980s Miami while working on a major Hollywood film production.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray stylish and glamorous Miami nightclub patrons in background scenes.
- Help recreate the energetic atmosphere of an upscale 1980s nightclub.
- Follow direction from the casting and production teams during filming.
- Participate in scenes involving simulated nightclub activities.
- Maintain appropriate character expressions, movements, and interactions on camera.
- Attend required costume fittings and preparation sessions.
- Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout production.
Requirements
- Men and women, ages 20s–40s.
- Seeking Latino and White talent.
- Must be local to the New York tri-state area.
- Comfortable portraying glamorous and fashionable nightclub patrons.
- Must be willing to receive a period-appropriate 1980s hairstyle if required.
- Men should have some hair length; natural bald heads and certain sideburn styles are acceptable.
- Comfortable working around atmospheric smoke.
- Comfortable being around herbal cigarettes used during filming.
- Comfortable portraying scenes involving simulated illegal drug use.
- Available for costume fittings and filming in Brooklyn, New York.
- Ability to follow production direction and maintain a professional attitude on set.
Compensation
- SAG-AFTRA rate: $231 for 8 hours.
“Hot Smirk” Casting Call for Kissing LGBTQ+ Bar Patrons
The upcoming feature film “Hot Smirk” is casting real couples to portray LGBTQ+ bar patrons in an intimate bar scene filming in Manhattan, New York. The production is seeking adult couples who are comfortable sharing natural, authentic kissing and romantic interactions on camera. This paid background acting opportunity welcomes diverse couples who can bring genuine chemistry and realism to the scene.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray LGBTQ+ bar patrons in a feature film scene.
- Perform natural kissing and romantic interactions with a real-life partner on camera.
- Participate in kissing or makeout scenes according to agreed-upon boundaries and production direction.
- Follow instructions from the director and production team to maintain authenticity and continuity.
- Be available for tentative filming on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Manhattan.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Seeking real couples comfortable kissing on camera.
- Must be local to the New York tri-state area.
- Comfortable portraying LGBTQ+ bar patrons in a feature film setting.
- Ability to perform natural romantic interactions with a partner.
- Must be available for the tentative filming date of October 15, 2026.
- All backgrounds and identities are encouraged to participate.
Compensation:
- SAG-AFTRA base rate: $231 for 8 hours.
- Kissing bump: Additional $50.
- Makeout bump: Additional $100.
