What is the main idea of the article?
Why extras earn a lot of money
The history of filmmaking
How to become a famous actor
How to become an extra in a film
What do extras do in a film?
Direct the movie
Perform stunts
Appear in the background of scenes
Write the script
Why might someone work as an extra for free?
To earn a high salary
To support a local director
To guarantee a speaking role
To meet famous actors
What is the best first step to becoming an extra?
Buy expensive acting lessons
Contact a local film board
Audition for a lead role
Send fan mail to directors
Why are acting classes useful for extras?
Producers often look for extras in drama schools
It helps get a Hollywood agent
It guarantees a starring role
It teaches how to direct films
What skill might help you get hired for a period drama?
Playing video games
Writing screenplays
Editing movie trailers
Experience in historical acting
What do the three hiring steps have in common?
They all involve networking and visibility
They guarantee speaking roles
They require knowing famous actors
They require a degree in film studies
Why does the article warn about ads promising fame?
Extras always get lead roles
Ads for extras are always scams
Extras are not meant to become stars
Film industry jobs are easy to get
What is the main idea of the “Few Words of Warning” section?
Extras should try to impress directors
Extras earn high salaries
Extras control film production
Extras need patience and should not expect fame
What is the best advice for a new extra?
Be patient and follow instructions
Expect to be discovered as a star
Only work in Hollywood films
Demand a speaking role
What is the biggest challenge for extras?
Waiting long hours without much to do
Memorizing long scripts
Learning to operate a camera
Choosing costumes for the film
Why might a producer hire an extra with a motorcycle license?
To film a motorcycle scene
To transport the film crew
To help with stunts
Because they prefer drivers
What extra tip would improve the guide?
Only work in big-budget films
Be prepared for long hours and follow instructions
Expect to earn a lot of money
Ask for a speaking role in every scene
What would make this article more persuasive?
Removing the warning section
Quoting famous actors
Listing every film hiring extras
Adding real experiences from extras
If the article was for professional actors, what section should be removed?
The benefits of acting classes
The warning about waiting times
The explanation of extra roles
The hiring tips
