How much are extras in movies paid?

How much are extras in movies paid?

SAG-AFTRA indicates that special ability actors can expect to make $180 per day to perform in the background of a scene. Hazard pay is another type of bump in the daily rate.

Can you make a living being an extra?

The short answer is, unless you're willing to be homeless, it's unlikely you can make a living by being an extra. Originally Answered: Can someone make a living just being an extra in movies? Yes. Background Performers who live in L.A. can earn a solid part time or fulltime income.

How much do Eastenders extras get paid?

Well, we've done a little digging, and the findings may surprise you. You see, extras are paid £84 a day for their acting skills, according to insiders.