What are the general requirements for being an extra actor?

There are only two conditions for being an extra:

1, over 18 years old.

2. Stop recruiting for two holidays every year.

If you want to be an extra actor, you can go to Hengdian and Beijing Film Studio to find opportunities.

But you must make sure that you are qualified in this field. If you don't want to be famous, you just need to master some basic skills, because ordinary extras won't be famous. But if you want to be famous, you must have the spirit of struggle and the perseverance of "moving forward under the curse" (whether it is scolded by the director or by the audience).

There are two main purposes for doing group performances: one is to hone acting skills, and the other is to look for opportunities.

If you feel that you have acting requirements, you can recommend yourself. You don't have to start with an extra actor. There are many new actors who play the leading role from the beginning!

Extended data

Extras or extras, commonly known as caffeine, episode or passerby A in Hong Kong, refer to actors who play idle roles such as pawns, diners and passers-by in restaurants. The working hours of extras are generally eight hours, and the crew will get a salary increase every year.

Because their nature is similar to the walk-on in China traditional operas, they are sometimes called walk-on. In movies, stage plays or TV programs, these actors are usually employed on short-term contracts and are called "extras", commonly known as "temporary records" in Hong Kong.

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