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Extras

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

Background talent "it's the best second job in the world"

Casting Agents

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!





Background Talent Kids is launched

Background Talent Kids is launched

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The Hobbit - James Nesbit

The Hobbit - James Nesbit

THE WOMEN'S DWARF: James Nesbitt as dwarf Bofur. JOHN SELKIRK HANDSOME DWARF: James ... more »

"Baby You're A Superstar". - See the article from Essentialmums.co.nz

For some parents toddler modelling or acting may conjure up images of controversial ... more »

Check us out on IMDB

Check us out on IMDB

Please view our Feature Film and TV Drama credit list provided by IMDB click ... more »

James Cameron Snaps up more New Zealand Land

James Cameron Snaps up more New Zealand Land

Hollywoodfilm-maker James Cameron has snapped up more South Wairarapa farmland - ... more »

BE IN TO WIN at BIG BOYS TOYS EXPO - ASB SHOWGROUNDS

BE IN TO WIN at BIG BOYS TOYS EXPO - ASB SHOWGROUNDS

9th 10th 11th November, ASB Showgrounds Come and Visit us at Big Boys Toys, Stand ... more »