Background Extras

Total Talent USA offers an entirely free basic service to all professional actors. Simply fill in our registration form to join our central database and be alerted to upcoming films and tv shows which require extras of your age and gender in your area.

As a member of Total Talent USA we'll keep you alerted to many hundreds of job opportunites in theatre, film and television. We're not an agency, our basic level of service is entirely free and we don't take commission, so you really have nothing to lose.

What is a film extra?
Extras are an essential element of any film project. They are most often used to "fill out" scenes which require a large crowd such as a football game or party. Extras do not have speaking roles and have little or no interaction with the stars of the film.

Who can join Total Talent USA?
To register with Total Talent USA you must

• be able to provide us a digital (scanned, emailed, uploaded) picture of your full face.
• Be reliable and punctual if you accept a job through Total Talent USA
• Keep us informed of your availability (using our online system) to ensure you information is only passed on to productions which don't conflict with your existing work schedule

If you think you have what it takes please use the links below to find our more about Total Talent USA and to register :

• register your details
• chat with other members in the green room
• network with other background artists & extras.