a day in the life of an extra - the pathway to stardom...what?

i think one of the biggest rumors (which just won't seem to die!)about being an extra, is that if you could just get on the set, the director or producer will notice you and give you a big role and you're now a star...oh boy, if I had a nickel for everytime someone said that! lol

and even if that did happen, the chances of someone becoming a huge star from one role is extremely minimal...sorry, but this biz is all about hard work, endurance and perseverance! and believe me, you and your child actor will be tested in all of those areas...it is a tough business...

okay, now back to my cheery, positive self! the director of a film/TV show, whatever, does have the authority to give you a speaking role if he sees you in a crowd and needs someone your type...also, if you have a skill, and they need that skill at the moment, there is another chance for you...as I said in a previous blog, that happened to the character gunther (james michael tyler)...e was an extra in the coffee shop and they needed a person to run the cappuccino machine... he was in the right place at the right time...and the rest is history...

so, yes, is it possible that you can become a star as an extra? of course, anything is possible...but in my humble opinoin...you have a better chance of winning the lottery!

so go, take your child actor and enjoy yourself...great time of bonding if they need both of you...and lots of down time to hang together and talk...just don't expect much more out of it than that...but honestly, isn't that worth more than anything? being paid to spend time with your child...life doesn't get much better than that!

have a great day...
hugs and out~