Grant Wilfley Casting

1990s Black/Latino Bar Patrons (Background Actors) for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is casting background actors to portray 1990s-era bar patrons, with a focus on Black and Latino talent. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in paid background acting work on a feature film, helping create an authentic bar atmosphere with period-accurate styling. Filming and a wardrobe fitting will take place in New Jersey (Jersey City and Hoboken area).

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lively 1990s bar patron in background scenes

• Follow on-set direction and maintain continuity across takes

• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for a period-accurate look

• Work professionally with cast and crew during production

Requirements

• Must be 18+

• Must be local to the NJ/NY area or able to work as a local

• 1990s-appropriate hair and grooming required (no modern hairstyles)

• Must have valid identification to complete employment paperwork

• SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent may be considered

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA background rate: $224 / 8 hours

Hip Streetwear Model Types for Feature Film Still Photo Shoot

Job Description
A feature film is seeking hip streetwear model types for a paid still photo shoot tied to a professional production. Casting is looking for confident, camera-ready talent with a modern street-style vibe—perfect for those pursuing modeling opportunities, film photo shoot work, and paid background casting.

The film, Don’t Ever Wonder, stars Nia Long and Larenz Tate, and has recently expanded its ensemble with Blair Underwood, Laz Alonso, Susan Kelechi Watson, Pauletta Washington, Dennis Haysbert, Chante Adams, Algee Smith, Grasie Mercedes, Navia Robinson, and Yolonda Ross. The project is directed by Eugene Ashe, who also co-wrote the script with Kay Oyegun, and is inspired by Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite (story details are being kept under wraps).

Job Responsibilities

• Pose for a still photo shoot showcasing a streetwear-inspired look and attitude

• Follow direction from the photographer and on-set team

• Bring confident energy and strong on-camera presence throughout the shoot

• Arrive prepared, punctual, and ready to work within the scheduled time window

Requirements

• Must fit the following sizes:

  • Women: dress 4–8

  • Men: M–L

• Comfortable modeling streetwear looks and being photographed on a working set

• Must be able to work as a local hire in New Jersey

Compensation

• $224 for 8 hours

Real Salsa Dancers for Feature Film Background Roles

Job Description
A feature film is seeking real salsa dancers to appear in paid background roles for a high-energy dance sequence. This is a great opportunity for trained dancers who can perform authentic salsa on camera, take direction quickly, and keep strong rhythm and continuity through multiple takes. Casting is open to SAG-AFTRA and non-union talent, and performers must be 18+ and local to the NYC/NJ area. A wardrobe fitting will take place prior to filming, and selected dancers should be comfortable working in an interior daytime shoot environment.

Here Comes the Flood is currently in production in New Jersey and features a star-studded lineup led by Denzel Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Daisy Edgar-Jones, with Danai Gurira and Sean Harris also among the announced cast. The film is directed by Academy Award nominee Fernando Meirelles and written by Simon Kinberg. The story is an unconventional heist thriller centered on a bank guard, a teller, and a master thief locked in a deadly game of cons and double-crosses.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform real salsa dancing on camera in a featured background environment

• Follow direction for choreography beats, spacing, and continuity across takes

• Maintain energy and performance consistency during repeated filming

• Attend a wardrobe fitting and keep sizing/measurements consistent for costuming

Requirements

• Must be a real salsa dancer with experience/training

• Ages 18+

• Must be local to the NYC/NJ area

• SAG-AFTRA members in good standing or non-union talent welcome

• Comfortable with a professional film set and taking direction quickly

• Must be available for a fitting and the shoot window (details provided upon selection)

• If you have previously worked this production, you may not be eligible

Compensation

• SAG background rate: $234 for 8 hours

• Fitting pay: 1/4 check fitting rate

• Paid background role (additional details shared upon booking