Becoming an Extra

[padraig]

I believe they said there were 50 all together, and the "core group" that was pulled seperate at the end was 21. I haven't received a call about anything for tomorrow yet, so I don't know what's up with the actual filming when they start.

 

[wcpuff]

I finally got my call today and they are not filming tomorrow. We're going to start Saturday, and possibly not until Sunday if it rains. I'm cast as a business woman. Thanks for all the info.

 

[burke122101]

That's awesome Puff. As for my car, Padraig, it was the one with all the surface rust. I was third from the front on the very first group. I haven't heard anything yet, but I'm to the point were I doubt that I'll ever get used as an extra.

 

[LeighAngela]

Hey you guys who got calls that I'm so jealous of!

I'm just wondering if any of you submitted actual resumes with your info sheet. I was hoping that would help me, but I guess it didn't.

If so, what kinds of things do you guys do here in Cleveland? I'm more of a singer/performer than an actor, but I was an extra in The Oh In Ohio and I thought that would help too since Lilian was casting director in that movie too. Darn.

 

[LeighAngela]

Oh and PS Burke, did you put on the sheet or tell them ahead of time that your car had surface rust? If not, that may be why they haven't called. I mean how often do you see rusty cars in a New York street scene? The rust could distract the eye.

 

[LeighAngela]

Oh and Puff, at first you said you were cast with your car, but now you say you're a business woman. Does that mean they switched you to a pedestrian, or that you're a business woman in your car?

 

[burke122101]

Yes, I told them about the rust on my car. They are trying to make it look realistic you know. If you don't think there is beater cars driving around in NYC, you have never been down Broadway! Remember, there are a lot of college kids there, too. As for the resume, no I didn't bring anything with me other than a nice head shot (I'm a manager for a Sears Portrait Studio so that part wasn't hard) and I filled out the application. Other than that, nothing else.

 

[LeighAngela]

No, don't take offense, I know there are rusty cars in NY and yes I've been down Broadway. But the scene is supposed to be upper West side, and it's just when you see those street scenes in NY you don't often see rusty cars....of course that could be that you don't notice it because they are in the background.

Well, maybe they'll call me for another day.....fingers crossed!

 

[padraig]

No, I didn't bring anything special. I just had a picture I had printed off my computer. It was a decent picture, but the quality wasn't great as it had been blown up during printing on my home printer.

As for filming, there is something today as luckily they called to "confirm" that I would be there (which is the first I've heard of it so it's a good thing they called!) today. Good thing I live so close to downtown!

 

[LeighAngela]

Wow, calling ppl the day of.

Well I'm glad they are getting to film today even tho they didn't call me and I'm stuck in the office :-( The weather says rain ALL next week, and I would hate for them to regret coming to Cleveland.

 

[padraig]

Well, they did tell those of us in the drivers group that we would have to be available every day, so I guess it's a good thing I don't have a job right now.

I'm on my way out the door now, but won't be taking any pictures today no matter what as my digital camera is being a little screwy and I don't have time to mess with it.