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Guy Wernick

New York,,NY

Summary

Dynamic Extras Casting Director with a proven track record at Apple TV, adept at negotiating rates and collaborating with high-profile producers. I excel in building relationships and delivering exceptional casting solutions, successfully managing large-scale projects with thousands of background actors.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Extras Casting Director

Waldron Casting
New York, NY
06.2019 - Current
  • Full time Extras Casting Director at Waldron Casting with experience leading projects for Applet TV & Hulu

Your Friends & Neighbors

Apple TV
New York, NY
04.2024 - Current
  • Led a high-performing team to streamline workflows and consistently meet the fast-paced demands of an intensive production schedule.
  • Negotiated rates with executive producers and Apple Corporate to align budget constraints with casting needs.

Song Sung Blue

Focus Features
Jersey City, NJ
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Resolved production issues efficiently through strong problem-solving skills.
  • Seamlessly casted background talent for period scenes to maintain historical accuracy.

American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez

Hulu
New York, NY
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Successfully cast large-scale football stadium scenes with over 500 background actors.
  • Coordinated daily transportation logistics for all background actors from New York City to New Jersey set.

Feud: Capote Vs The Swans

Hulu
New York
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Created detailed look books for director Gus Van Sant and producer Ryan Murphy to select featured background actors.
  • Collaborated closely with the costume team to schedule fittings for all background actors to be fit in period wardrobe.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

University of Southern California
Los Angeles
05.2016

Skills

  • Fluent in French
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Excel expertise
  • Casting Networks proficiency
  • Adobe Premiere Pro expertise
  • E OnSet and RABS proficiency

Languages

  • English, Native speaker
  • French, Fluent

Timeline

Song Sung Blue

Focus Features
09.2024 - 12.2024

Your Friends & Neighbors

Apple TV
04.2024 - Current

American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez

Hulu
03.2023 - 07.2023

Feud: Capote Vs The Swans

Hulu
08.2022 - 03.2023

Extras Casting Director

Waldron Casting
06.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

University of Southern California