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Do you have dreams of one day seeing your face on the silver screen? Well, while only a few people ever get to realise that dream, there are other ways of getting your moment of fame without becoming a Hollywood celebrity. Extra castings are held regularly to find the right types of people to appear in the background of TV shows, movies and even commercials.
If your child is interested in exploring the world of acting but they’re not sure if they want to do it seriously yet, extra castings are a great way to go. They could find themselves in the background of their favourite TV show. Plus, extras get paid, so you can make some good money from being an extra!
Why is it fun to be an extra?
Extras get to go behind the scenes of productions and see how everything works, even if they don’t have a starring role. They may not be credited as a cast member, but their presence on screen still adds to the overall production. So, it’s quite an important job for many commercials, TV shows and movies.
Depending on the production, it can be a lot of fun, especially for kids. They might be required to dress in certain costumes or do something particular in the background of a shot. Plus, if your child is interested in acting already, this can be a great way to get in the door.
It’s also a fun learning experience for kids. They get to see how TV shows and movies are really made. It’s something that many people never get to experience, so it gives them valuable insight into the industry. If they don’t enjoy it, you’ve lost nothing but some time. But if they do, it might send them on a great career path!
How to find extra castings
There are several ways you can go about finding extra opportunities in your area.
- Find a child acting agency: If your child is interested in acting, get them signed up to a reputable children’s talent agency. This will help you get the inside word when extras are required.
- Search online: There are some productions that don’t use talent agencies, especially for extras. They might put the call out on their website for extra castings, and you can find ones nearby.
- Social media: If you know of any production companies or art communities in your area, follow them on social media. You’ll quite often see calls for extras on a wide variety of projects.
These are just some of the ways to find extra castings in your area. It can be a great way for kids to get involved and do something different. They might even earn some money at the same time.
Contact Casting Kids for extra castings and more
Casting Kids is a leading children’s acting and modelling agency, representing children from 0-16 years. If your child wants to get into the world of acting or modelling, contact us today to discuss how we can help!