Hollywood is gearing up for a fight against AI. But many actors have already had their likeness scanned and wonder if it’s already too late.

Don’t call them ‘extras.’ For one night, Hollywood’s background actors are the real stars Background actor Scott Perry at the Los Angeles Union Background Actors Awards in February 2025.

"Discover the incredible journeys of child actors who started small but rose to Hollywood stardom against all odds. From humble beginnings in minor roles and TV extras, these stars faced ...

Why should you care about the strikes in Hollywood? Because they are much more than a revolt of the privileged.

While you won't get famous as a background actor — if you do it right — it's possible to make a living doing it in Los Angeles.

A history of Hollywood background actors You may not notice them, but they’re there. Background actors are one of the many aspects of filmmaking that makes a movie seem realistic.

Reporter Reads We Are All Background Actors Why should you care about the strikes in Hollywood? Because they are much more than a revolt of the privileged.

The rise of artificial intelligence has Hollywood actors on edge. Studios are interested in how the technology can allow for digital clones of actors - and actors are pushing back.

For Hollywood marketers, Zoom backgrounds have become the new billboards. With millions of people working from home — and using the ubiquitous Zoom app for meetings and presentations — a slew ...

As Hollywood gears up to head back into production, new coronavirus safety regulations that require sets to limit cast and crew members have worried background actors who feel threatened by being ...

A 1920s Hollywood-set feature from Paramount, a high-paying Facebook national commercial, and more gigs are casting now.

Still, background actors — previously called extras — are needed for productions. They are called in to help bring films and television shows to life, filling up background scenes and forming crowds ...