Have you ever been an extra (background actor) in a film or show?
Nope. I have a face for radio.
Well, it seems like they are looking for all types of people to appear in a nonspeaking capacity in the background of scenes in movies.  Easy way to make a few extra bucks...
I guess that I'd consider doing it if the opportunity was laid before me but I don't imagine myself expending great energy to get and extra role.
"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
Extra (acting)
A background actor or extra is a performer in a film, television show, stage, musical, opera or ballet production, who appears in a nonspeaking or nonsinging (silent) capacity, usually in the background (for example, in an audience or busy street scene). War films and epic films often employ background actors in large numbers: some films have featured hundreds or even thousands of paid background actors as cast members (hence the term "cast of thousands"). Likewise, grand