BACKGROUND ACTORS

IN MY OPINION:
WILLIAM REYNOLDS:

 

BACKGROUND ACTORS>>

 

Being a background actor is exactly what it sounds like: people populating a set and blending into the background while the main actors film their shots. Another entry-level position, background acting requires no experience. But unlike Hollywood assistant and production assistant positions, being a background actor isn’t a direct line to bigger roles, nor will it help you garner any marketable skills. BUT>>To move up that ladder you are going to need

some marketing skills..ie>> some type of formal training, great headshots, and of course a real agent.

All the same, the work isn’t exactly demanding, even if the hours can be long and tedious, and the schedule is far more flexible, as you’ll essentially be working as a contractor, accepting as many or as few opportunities that are presented by casting agencies.