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My goal before I leave New York is to be an extra. I just want to be the guy in the background eating Chipotle. Unfortunately, there aren't many background role
by jinushaun 9y ago
My goal before I leave New York is to be an extra. I just want to be the guy in the background eating Chipotle. Unfortunately, there aren't many background roles for people who aren't young tall white/black and beautiful. The listings are usually quite specific—especially any sort of double work. My best hope is landing a student project and then working up to feature film or TV.
- danielrhodes 9y agoThe tall part may not necessarily be true. Many actors are on the shorter side. Coincidentally, having a shorter stature makes filming easier because everybody fits within the frame more easily.
- probably_wrong 9y agoI just want a credit in a movie, so I can have an Erdos-Bacon number[1]. But seeing as I'd need a speaking role (to ensure a line in the credits), it's a bit tough. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erd%C5%91s%E2%80%93Bacon_number https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erd%C5%91s%E2%80%93Bacon_numbe...
- gadders 9y agoI occasionally see these stories on my Facebook feed: Thousands of Irish extras sought for next series of Vikings https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/thousands-of-irish-extras-sought-for-next-series-of-vikings-1.2657603 https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/thousands-of... It nearly makes me want to grow a beard. And move to Ireland.