Background Acting: What is being an extra like? 🎥🍿 A Compilation of All the Movies/Shows I Was In!

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Hi friends! 🥰🥰🥰
For the past few years, I've worked sporadically as a background extra/background actor!! It was just something I did to make some money/in my spare time, and whenever I tell people I did this, they always found it super interesting! So I thought I'd share what it's like being a background extra, how to become a background extra as well as what my experience on various sets were! I always make a point of checking the TV shows/movies that I was in to see if I can spot myself. I've made a little compilation of them here, and circled myself, for you to watch! I've worked on a variety of productions, from Netflix shows to Disney movies. This is a GREAT way for students to make some money.
Being a background actor/extra is definitely not as glamorous or exciting as you might think. It is super interesting to see how things work behind the scenes but it can also be an incredibly slow-paced and boring job. I am very thankful for the opportunities I've had and I definitely think that everyone should give it a try if they're interested! There are literally no requirements to being a background actor/extra, you don't need any experience and you don't need to look a certain way. It is VERY easy work! :)
Hello, NONE of the clips I have inserted are mine! They belong to their respective owners at Disney/Netflix/RU-vid/whoever they are. I'm just sharing them for fun!
The Agencies I worked with:
www.mltalent.com/
www.twinstalent.tv/
Back to your regularly scheduled law school content soon as I figure out my final plans for moving to law school!!
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@alinawmn 3 года назад

I've always been interesting in being an extra / background actor. But I've never really done acting before and also I'm too scared to do that. But it sounds like so much fun and such an amazing experience!!

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

There’s no really much acting involved! It’s actually a super chill experience, I really recommend it :)

@jamestopic2880 3 года назад

@@LegallyCaroline do you know any good websites to apply on?

@JasmineRossolVlogs 2 года назад

i just did my first work day as a background actor yesterday and it was super easy! the most stressful part for me was figuring out where to go in the beginning. once you get through hair, makeup, wardrobe, they put you in holding and you wait a lot, just like she said haha for my roll, all i did was walk on the beach back and forth with a girl i met on set for an hour while they shot. no acting at all and i made a new friend :) easiest job i’ve ever had!

@royurbanozo 2 года назад

No experience necessary! I LOVE being a background actor so much that I create a reel of my work annually! You should check it out!

@nazeos8419 2 года назад

@@JasmineRossolVlogs I definitely wanna get in this

@allie2260 Год назад

Sorry for being late to this video but I definitely recommend experiencing this side of acting. Background actors/extras may be small roles, but they are very important to the scene. They’re what bring the scene to its most realistic form. I was a background actor on an HBO show, and let me tell you that I don’t regret doing it at all. There were times that we had to wait in a room for hours at time waiting to be called to film but you still get paid for doing it. I met so many friends my age from doing this and even got pictures with one of the main actors to make up for making us wait for so long. I really enjoyed it and definitely recommend it. You will have different experiences though depending on the streaming, company, etc. With my experience, the directors were so nice and gentle towards the background actors and the main cast. Since most of us were beginners. The food was also amazing.. which is why I didn’t mind sitting in a room for 5 hours lol. For those who are scared to do it because of no experience, just go for it! I went into acting without any experience and I’ve grown from each set!

@galaxygirlplaz2551 3 года назад

The way I SCREEMD when you said the next step

@Thomasjamesnestico 4 года назад

Wow, it's really cool that you have able to be a part of so many different movies and TV shows! I'll make sure to add a few of them to my watch list!

@LegallyCaroline 4 года назад

aww I hope you like them!!

@joannasiu8769 3 года назад

really cool experience!! keep up the great work and I hope to see you thrive!!

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

Thank you so much :) 🥰

@zoejessica_actor5484 3 года назад

This is such an informative video. I am just about to start a gap year and have just got my first role as an extra so I can't wait. Hoping to vlog the experience on my channel.

@winkycai4770 3 года назад

I don't know if you remember me but I did background acting with you in Grand Army! I stumbled across your Law school videos and thought you looked familiar lol. So interesting to see you describe the process from you point of view!

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

omg that's such a coincidence lol, yes I think I do remember you, I think you were studying a lot in holding? haha

@foxkitsune7 3 года назад

OMG you were in The Umbrella Academy? That's amazing! Wish I was part of that series xD

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

Yeah haha, I think they cut the scene I was in though 😂

@louisaparker 3 года назад

Great video. I was recently an extra in a major Hollywood movie, which happened to be filming in my home town. It was a unique experience. And I didn't need an agent or anything.

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

oh wow! that sounds like a great experience :)

@jerrybanshee2970 3 года назад

how did you get the opportunity?

@louisaparker 3 года назад

@@jerrybanshee2970 The studio just needed a lot of people for a crowd scene. So, many people were taken without much choosing. The call was advertised in Facebook.

@CrazyFai 3 года назад

I would love to do this it looks so fun!

@angie-iy4by 2 года назад

seems like a fun experience! might just sign up for one that films next week 😭😭

@kloudly_ 2 года назад

Did be in the background?

@aleksandrainspace4652 3 года назад

it sounds pretty cool to me. good luck! 😊

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

thanks so much!

@blossombykay 2 года назад

This is pretty cool, thank you!

@may_lene 3 года назад

Woah it’s so cool how you were an extra!

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

It’s a great job for someone in college! 🥰

@AaliyahAllenWayne 2 года назад

Locke and key is my show man !!! It’s so good you gotta watch it

@E-99x 3 года назад

Neve realized how low the pay is. I worked in retail at UNIQLO for a while and was making $16 an hour. I’d still try this though during Summer Break when my work is off. Seems fun.

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

ohhh I didn't know UNIQLO paid above minimum wage! it definitely is low pay but it's also very low effort work so I thought it was worth it :)

@cursedmonkey1033 3 года назад

I admire you. I was encouraged to register with an agent where I live in Auckland (New Zealand) where there's a lot of work for extras, but I'm just too nervous. I don't have the confidence. Good for you and I wish you well.

@Teyasummerx 3 года назад

hey! this is so random but im actually from auckland too! i saw an job listing on trade me for background actor with KAM talent and got an interview straight away! although ive never done any sort of acting i reckon its a good opportunity and not a super difficult job so you should definitely give it a try, dont let lack of confidence shy you away from doing something ! the job listing is still there so i think you should still apply :)

@cursedmonkey1033 3 года назад

@@Teyasummerx Hey thanks for that. I might give it a shot at some point but I'm also a bit put off by having to be there for ten to twelve hours. By the way would you happen to be playing a stand in Orc? Thanks again.

@Drugstorecowboy8 2 года назад

Just got back from being a background actor for the first time, and it was disappointing. I was one of the last people to film, and they made us wait on a bus for an hour to get on set until they told us that they wrapped and aren't going to use myself and the other actors I was with. Not gonna let that stop me though, just drives me to pursue and get lead roles.

@Blackjesus3 3 года назад

People criticise background work, you can make great people and make decent money doing it. Plus you can also get lucky on set.

@Fxrevercym 3 года назад

Im a background actor for locke and key on netflix and if you see the food they give us its amazing i even got myself some salsbury steak and jerk chicken. i got to meet some of the main actors like bode and dunkin and it was awesome im trying to work myself up to Actra right now so im trying to get 3 credits

@savina59 Год назад

I got called to be an extra in gladiator 2. 1st time as an extra. Hope it’s fun!

@lilynote2016 2 года назад

Wait I can turn this into a game: Finding Waldo but with you in the shows lolol xD

@ARedVelvetBunnie 3 года назад

Omg sounds like a job I want bc I’m a college student and I’d love to get paid for waiting lmao. Also what are the requirements for the photos? Do they have to be taken in professional photo shoots with like white backgrounds?

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

nope! dont have to be professional at all, i just sent in whatever pictures i had of myself

@Kelly-ps7oi 3 года назад

Could you give us the links to the agency you worked with in Toronto? Or ones that you recommend we try? Love this video by the way it was very informative!!

@LegallyCaroline 2 года назад

hi sorry for the late response! I've added it to the bio, but I used these two: there's a bunch of others too! www.mltalent.com/ www.twinstalent.tv/

@altly317 Год назад

Hey congrats! Could you tell what companies to go to for casting. It's important because I'm sure there are some fakes out there which can be unsafe. Please let me know

@patriciam3810 2 года назад

Hey Caroline, thanks for all the super useful info! Would I still be able to book jobs on just the weekend if I have a full student schedule? Or does filming only happen on weekdays?

@fruitflyhunter 2 года назад

ive been doing background fir 11 years in NYC and id say 80% of the time its a weekday shoot

@LegallyCaroline 2 года назад

most of it is weekdays unfortunately :/

@rayewb6507 3 года назад

💵💵💵 I like to hear it!

@stevewoods8116 3 года назад

@Xanderandkwonfan101 2 года назад

Can u do it without pictures auditions and all that other stuff an agents ? Or do u need to do all that before u can even be an extra as well?

@solardena Год назад

Hi Caroline! I have a question regarding collecting the footage of the work you found of yourself when you were working as a background actor. How did you obtain the original film footage of your work? How were you able to get ahold of your footage? I am in the process of creating a demo reel for my acting work and I also need to use original film footage to create my acting reel. Can you walk me through the steps?

@Cutiemaan 3 года назад

Can u give examples of good agencies in Toronto and ur agency pls

@Mariesoul6 2 года назад

Are all of your jobs in Toronto or do you travel a bit? My concern knowing I’d definitely have to travel is not know how long I’d have to be there for or if they’re gonna pay for hotel fees. There was one job I was looking at that paid for the transportation to the state they filmed in. But it didn’t say how long you’d be there for and if housing was provided while you’re there. I don’t want to potentially book a job to later find out I’m going to have to stay longer than imagined and work out a hotel situation. I just want to know what to expect. I guess it’s different for each production maybe.

@vaidyatejas 3 года назад

Can we work as a background extra on student permit?

@1989stone Год назад

Wayne was a good show

@lievevlindertjes.7933 2 года назад

In what kind of movies have you played then?

@mariahphipps7034 3 года назад

What agency are you with?

@emersonlabovich9932 3 года назад

How long does it take for them to get back to you to tell you that you booked and do they tell you if you didn't get the role?

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

usually within a few hours!

@yungmar7246 3 года назад

Question what if you ask to be in the movie do you think they would let you or consider you being in the movie ??

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

what do you mean? you are in the movie already?

@yungmar7246 3 года назад

Legally Caroline I mean like can you ask them to be one of the main characters to like be apart of that

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

@@yungmar7246 no you can't because by the time you're asked to work/sent the job, they've already casted all their main characters, that happens way before background. Also you'll probably be blacklisted if you do that because it's super unprofessional

@moonble 5 месяцев назад

When you said that they feed you lunch, what if you are like vegan, are are allergic to things? Are you allowed to bring your own food?

@makaylasudue3030 Год назад

But what if you don’t live in a city where they film like LA or NYC do you have to book your own fight and all that once you get the job?

@LegallyCaroline Год назад

yes! so I dont think its super worth it to do background work unless you live in the city

@diav775 3 года назад

Hiii loved your video but I have a problem I can't aford having an agent is there a way I can be an backround actor without one? Please help 💔

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

You have to have an agent to get the jobs, but there are agents that don’t have registration fees!

@MellowsView 3 года назад

it also depends where you live, i live in the US and ive been booked thru free castings before, so if you live there then theres no need for an agency

@likua8 3 года назад

TORONTO GANG

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

Toronto will always be home hehe

@PoeticDeterminationIg 2 года назад

I’m on my 3rd call back ❤

@shekinahglory604 2 года назад

I wanna be an actor and I hope I’m not getting too old for the kid role bc I’m 12 looking 16

@emilyfernandes8247 3 года назад

hey! i was wondering if you have an agent, and who you were with to get those jobs?

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

yeah I had an agent! I was with ML Talent :)

@emilyfernandes8247 3 года назад

@@LegallyCaroline thanks!!

@cheyannelecamp226 3 года назад

who do you contact / how do you find background acting jobs?

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

you have to get an agent!

@barrybenson3570 3 года назад

i just put my name in to be a movie extra in DISNEY with maya rudolph, patrick depsy and more

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

haha disney movie sets are c h a o t i c

@shandrellwebb517 3 года назад

You don’t need an agent guys

@kidflipper1505 3 года назад

You need to do more role in summer

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

it can be hard to get them sometimes!

@heyfellows9017 2 года назад

Nothing is glamorous the artists have to work hard til became famous and be on the flashes.

@CarolineStrunk-ld4ri 3 месяца назад

My name is Caroline lol

@summerdow7149 Год назад

Can you talk to the other people who are extras while waiting around? :)

@LegallyCaroline Год назад

yes!!

@Itzemilyfr 3 года назад

do you really need an agent tho?

@LegallyCaroline 3 года назад

to do background work? yes!

@shandrellwebb517 3 года назад

No you don’t, I don’t have an agent & landed 2 jobs. Just started this month. You don’t need an agent!

@laceanaga 3 года назад

@@shandrellwebb517 how were you able to get acting work without an agent please

@ashleymiranda17 3 года назад

I didn’t need an agent, I will be a background actor and didn’t need agent. Just sent my pictures to the people casting

@yoursuccessfullife. 8 месяцев назад

Please slow down.

@41walmart 2 года назад

pay sucks

@lucianapossemato. Год назад

nice vid! love the video! also, i have a question, did you actually have to wear the outfit for four days straight, or did they let you take it off at the end of set days? just curious! - lu 🩷

@ARedVelvetBunnie 3 года назад

What agency are you in?