If you would like to become a movie extra and possibly advance your acting career through this path, these are the general steps you can take:
- Research talent agencies. ...
- Take a high-quality headshot. ...
- Sign with a casting agency. ...
- Submit your work authorization documentation. ...
- Begin work as a non-union extra.
How much money do you make being an extra?
How much money do you make as a movie extra? Extras can earn anywhere from minimum wage to more than $50 per hour. Typically they'll get paid for a full day even if they're needed for only a few hours.
Do I need acting experience to be an extra?
How to Find Movie Extra Jobs. You don't need any experience to become background talent, but you should have a decent headshot and some persistence. It's definitely not like the old days when you would look in the want-ads of a newspaper or Variety magazine to find a casting call.
