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Client testimonials

ANITA CORCORAN - Spartacus Extras Co-ordinator

I have been booking talent through Background Talent for around 10 years now for various productions and have no hesitation recommending them as a thoroughly professional agency. They are on the ball ... read more »

TROY SUGRUE Creative director Madant Productions LTD

"Background talent do a great job, they are efficient, personable and easy to deal with. We have always been very happy with the extras and talent they have provided for us, and on top of all that ... read more »

JACKIE CLARKE Multi Media Producer YES Ltd

"Background Talent are fabulous! They have fresh, reliable people and are a total pleasure to work with" JACKIE CLARKE Multi Media Producer YES Ltd ... read more »

ROB - INTERNATIONAL RESCUE

"Background talent are the first point of call for extras, they're extremely professional and have a great range of talent". ROB - INTERNATIONAL RESCUE ... read more »

BRIAR WALSH GREENROOM CASTING

"Background Talent have always been extremely efficient when dealing with. All their bookers are very quick to respond to any of my requests which are always Urgent! They do this with the ... read more »

JULIE ROWE - GO GIRLS CAST CO ORDINATOR

It has been fantastic dealing with such a professional agency – my requests were responded to quickly, briefs were always followed and even on the last day, Background still took pride in the ... read more »