Baseball PLAYING Extras Needed in NYC for Movie “Keychain”

Movie titled “Keychain” is now filming in the New York City area and seeking area locals who play baseball.

The feature film “Keychain” is currently filming in the New York City area, and Grant Wilfley Casting is looking for local baseball players to work as paid background performers. The production is seeking people with real baseball experience who can convincingly portray players on screen.

The tentative filming dates for the baseball player roles are Wednesday, August 19, and/or Friday, August 21, 2026, with scenes expected to film in Queens, New York, potentially during evening and nighttime hours. The listed SAG-AFTRA rate is $241 for an eight-hour day.

“Keychain” is a theatrical feature film that has been filming throughout the New York area and has used locations connected to Major League Baseball, including Citi Field in Queens.

Grant Wilfley Casting is handling background casting for the production. New York area baseball players who are available for the tentative August dates and meet the requirements are encouraged to submit for consideration.

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Casting Notice:

Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking people to work as paid background (extras) for feature film “KEYCHAIN”
Seeking people to portray Baseball Players.

TENTATIVE SHOOT DATES:
8/19/26 and/or 8/21/26
Possible evening into night work in Queens, NY

PAY RATE:
SAG $241/8hrs

TO SUBMIT:
Email keychain@gwcnyc.com using subject line “IG BASEBALL PLAYER” with the following info:

• Name (& preferred pronouns, optional)
• Phone number
• Are you a SAG-AFTRA member in good standing or NONSAG?
• Are you avail for tentative night shoot dates 8/19 AND/OR 8/21?
• Please note all your current height, weight, clothing and shoe sizes*
• Do you have any tattoos that are visible while wearing short sleeves? If yes, where on your body?
• Please confirm you are 18 or older
• Please note baseball playing experience and skill level
• Are you ok wearing uniform from any MLB team on camera?

Please attach current, non-professional photos. Please make sure all photos are RECENT (from within the last week) and in clear plain lighting. No editing, filters, odd angles, glasses, hats, etc.
Please note any real baseball experience.