Last month I was an extra for the upcoming movie Hot Tub Time Machine 2. We were filming in a mansion for a party scene. I can’t give too much away but I can tell you it was a very long two weeks and such a fun experience.
Being an extra in a movie is fun, but it’s a very long process. You have to be as professional as possible. You can’t talk to the stars unless they talk to you and you have to be as quiet as possible while filming because everyone has a lot of work to do in a short amount of time. You also have to be prepared for the lack of sleep you’re going to get, movies film between 12-14 hours or longer a day.
If you’re from Louisiana and would like to be part of a film, register at MyCastingFile.com. In order to register, you have to post two pictures of yourself, but they have to look professional. No webcam photos or group pictures. You have to have one full body picture and one headshot. You click on casting notices to see if any project is looking for someone your age.
As far as how much you get paid, it’s usually $88 a day, but it really depends on what the project is and what you sign up for. For example, Hot Tub Time Machine 2 needed strippers and naked people for one scene. If you got picked to get naked, you got paid between $125 and $500 BUT you HAVE to be comfortable being naked on camera and you HAVE to send them pictures of yourself in lingerie to be picked for one of these roles.
Several reputable casting agencies like Glorisco Casting, The Casting Office, Coulon Casting, Legacy Casting, Caballero Casting, and Films in Motion are all part of MyCastngFile.
And remember, just because you’re going to be an extra in a movie DOES NOT mean you’re going to be “famous.” If you want to be an actor or actress, you have to have as much experience in theater as possible, meaning you have to take a lot of acting classes, get an agent, and audition for speaking roles. This is just a good start for filming experience.
Good Luck and Break a Leg!
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