The World of Extras

What do extras often do while they are waiting?

• auditioning for larger roles

• playing cards or reading

• studying lines

• trying to sell things online

What did the extras have to do in the crowd scene in Jersey Girl?

• film a dance scene in silence

• wait around for 15 hours

• silently pretend to clap and cheer

• read and play cards

How do you know if the snow is real or not in winter scenes?

• if people are wearing mittens and gloves

• if the snow looks like soap or not

• how it sticks to people's hair

• by people's breath

What did an extra do during the filming of Insurgent?

• took a photo of the set and posted it online

• took a selfie that had a movie spoiler

• punched the lead actor in the face

• defied the creative vision of the director

What happened as a result? (refer to the last question)

• she became pregnant with the director's baby

• she was arrested and sent to jail

• she was cast in the leading role

• she has not been allowed to work as an extra

Why are a lot of movies made in Eastern Europe?

• because the scenery is beautiful

• because the hotels are cheaper

• because extras are paid less

• because actors love Croatian food

Why are inflatable extras popular nowadays? Select the answer that is NOT true.

• they can't disrupt the filmmaking process like people can

• they look more real

• they can be deflated

• they can be stored and reused

What happens when extras watch TV?

• they get jealous of the extras

• they judge the extras in the show

• they become euphoric because they see themselves

• they become sad about the working conditions of extras

Complete the paragraph heading:
1. They have to be _____.

• patient

• ordinary

• real

• expensive

Complete the paragraph heading:
2. They need to be good at _____.

• weather

• miming

• secrets

• patient