Movies and television shows very often use people like props to create a background which seems like a real environment. The people who are needed to participate in such roles are known as background actors, background performers or most commonly movie extras. Movie extras are used in an attempt to make scenes in films and TV show appear fuller, richer and natural.
Learn MoreJobs are available for movie extras in films or television shows whether they are a part of an acting union or not.
Learn MoreIn the United States, most major film and television productions used to fall under the jurisdiction of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) or AFTRA. The two unions have merged into SAG-AFTRA.
Learn MoreBackstage's extras casting and jobs for background actors in movies, television, commercials and more. New background auditions and casting calls
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