Extra Acting?

Question:Lets say you be an extra actor in a couple of movies. I know its a good way to start for acting, but i want to know how this helps get into bigger movies as main roles instead of extra??...How being an extra helps?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Lets say you be an extra actor in a couple of movies. I know its a good way to start for acting, but i want to know how this helps get into bigger movies as main roles instead of extra??...How being an extra helps?

Entering an extra role properly on your resume shows a casting director that you know your way around a movie set. In my free book, I explain how to get an extra role bumped up to day player, which makes you eligible for the union.

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