Background actors, or extras as they are known, are a very important part of productions. Extras make the scenes in films and television shows complete and real looking. When we watch films and television, the reason they are believable is because of the surroundings. Extras can play everything from people walking down the street to hospital patients and workers to children playing at a park and everything in between. Background actors fill all of the non-speaking roles. Some roles are featured extras where the background actor can clearly be seen in the shot. If you are just starting out as an actor, just want to work on a set for fun or are looking to network with cast and crew, being an extra is the perfect job for you. Almost every film, TV show, commercial, music video, photo shoot, video shoot and more hires extras. Production companies and casting directors are looking for men, women, teens and kids to fill extra roles on a daily basis. You can find all of the casting calls and auditions for the biggest television shows and movies right here. There is no doubt you will find a role that you fit.