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I want to be an Extra, Body Double or Stand In

Registered with Background Talent means:

  • Guaranteed work* as a TV extra
  • The chance to work as an extra on some of the largest Hollywood blockbusters filmed in New Zealand and to work alongside some of the world's leading actors and actresses
  • Regular casting calls and auditions
  • Be part of the only online booking agency in New Zealand, representing actors, artists and extras for commercials, films and television on any scale

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I want to book Extras / Talent

Background Talent is not only the largest but more importantly the most successful Talent Agency in New Zealand.

We realise that your lives are hectic and we have invested heavily in the latest online technologies to design a booking system tailor made for Casting Agents which makes the process of casting extras as hassle free as possible. We believe that this technology will literally revolutionise the way extras are cast in New Zealand in the future and many of our existing clients agree.

Once you have used Background Talent there will be no turning back!

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Background Talent Kids is launched

Background Talent Kids is launched

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The Hobbit - James Nesbit

The Hobbit - James Nesbit

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