I've caught the movie star bug!  I was just an extra in a movie!
That's great! I bet you'll have a lot of people referring to you as a background artist or cast member. Apparently on a TV set the term extra isn't used that often.
The producer did call us background artists!  Made us all feel like we were good at acting.  I had a talking part, but it was background talking, so you won't hear what I say.
I've always wondered what the actors talk about when you can't hear them! I recently found out there can even be extras in grand opera or other spectacular productions.
Yeah, I think my next step is to be a "seat filler" at the Academy Awards.  
Oh, you mean a person who fills in an empty seat during an event? I bet that's how Trump gets people to go to his speeches!
Yes that's exactly what I mean! I just need a NON Harvey Weinstein type person to discover me to be famous!
"supers".
Casting.
Casting criteria for background actors depend on the production. It is not entirely true that background cast members require little or no acting experience, as any type of unrealistic portrayal must include some form of imagination and acting. Punctuality, reliability and the ability to take direction also figure prominently for these cast members. Background actors are often selected on short notice, after all other preparations for the shoot have been finalized.
Several casting agencies specialize only in background work, whilst in the UK
opera can involve many background actors appearing in spectacular productions.
On a film or TV set, background actors are usually referred to as "junior artist", "atmosphere", "background talent", "background performers", "background artists", "background cast members" or simply "background", while the term "extra" is rarely used. In a stage production, background actors are commonly referred to as "supernumeraries". In opera and ballet, they are called either "extras" or