I have worked as an extra in a number of TV shows and films, and would be happy to share about my experiences.
I am a professional extra. AMA
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I have worked as an extra in a number of TV shows and films, and would be happy to share about my experiences.
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I was an extra for a movie about 40 years ago. Was fun, but the pay sucked. $30/day.
Whats the pay like now?
What movies/TV shows were you in? Any semi-popular ones?
How is the experience? Do you find it worth it/fun?
Who subsidizes your lifestyle?
How do you get into it? Asking for a friend
When I see extras in the background they are usually talking or interacting with others, do you just move your mouth in silence or actually say things?
What’s the biggest movie / show you’ve appeared in and who’s the most famous actor / actress you’ve been on set with?
What was your favorite roll as an extra?
Have you seen any celebrities be divas? I’ve heard glee horror stories from extras
What’s the longest you absolutely did nothing on a set?
Have you ever been a Featured Extra or had good screentime?
What’s the end goal – production assistant? Catering? Rigging? acting? Directing?
Seems like it’s a new gig. Done 2 or 3 things. Am I right?
can I ask how much your yearly salary has been? if you’ve done it for more than a year ? is there health insurance if you’re a long term extra?