How to Be an Extra in a Movie (and What to Expect)
Lights, camera, action! Are you ready to have your fifteen minutes of fame? Ok—I may be using the term fame very loosely, but being a movie extra will at least give you a taste of what being on a film set is like. Plus, every background acting job will be different and can transport you into a different world for a day, or two. Perhaps you’ll find yourself as a zombie in a post-apocalyptic paradise somewhere, or to the busy Christmas streets in a cute downtown. Sounds fun, right? Here’s a guide for exactly how to be an extra in a movie.
What is a Movie Extra/Background Actor?
A movie extra (also called background talent or background actor) is a person placed in the background of a scene to make it seem more realistic—like diners at a crowded restaurant, shoppers at a mall or fans at a concert. More often than not a background actor doesn’t have any memorized lines to speak, nor is any acting skill required, though the requirements will be different for every…
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