If getting paid to wait on TSA lines isn’t exactly your type of side hustle, maybe this one is.
A new casting call from Grant Wilfley Casting (GWCI) is searching for background actors for an upcoming Netflix feature film–and New Yorkers can earn up to $260 per day for the role.
Yes, really. Your side hustle could double as your IMDb debut.
🎬 What roles are available?
The production–currently titled AIG–is casting a range of background roles, including:
- DJs (with equipment like laptops/headphones)
- Secret Service agents
- FBI agents
- Chic party guests (think celebrities, musicians, politicians, and other well-dressed types)
Some roles require “special ability” experience, like DJing or a background in law enforcement or the military, but others are open to anyone who can convincingly look the part.
💰 How much does it pay?
Rates vary depending on the role, but here’s the breakdown:
- $260/day (8 hours): Special ability DJ (plus a $50 bump for equipment)
- $234/day (8 hours): Secret Service agents and FBI agents
- $224/day (8 hours): Chic party guests
Not bad for a day on set.
📍 Where and when is filming?
Filming is slated to run from early April through June 1, 2026, with tentative shoot dates including:
- Jersey City, NJ (multiple dates throughout April, May, and June)
- Red Bank, NJ (April 15)
Both interior and exterior shoots are expected, including some day and night scenes.
✉️ How to apply
Interested? You can submit yourself for consideration by emailing aig@gwcnyc.com.
Just note: you’ll need valid identification to complete federal employment paperwork if selected.
🎥 Lights, camera… your big break?
While not much is known yet about AIG, one thing’s clear–this is a pretty easy way to dip your toes into the film world (and get paid for it).
Worst case? You make a couple hundred bucks. Best case? You spot yourself on screen and launch your acting era.
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