How much do TV extras get paid UK?
The standard pay is usually about £50-100 / $100-150 per day. If it's hourly, which is very rare, then you'll be paid minimum wage or something close to that, but that never happens because extras are expected to stick around for however long the production takes, and that may be well into the night.
How much commission do universal extras take?
Answer: A standard agency commission of 16% will be deducted from everything that you earn with us in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Are Universal Extras any good?
great experience, meet lots of new people
Working as a film extra under Universal Extras was great fun as you got to be an extra on various film sets. You got to know how the professional film set works, meet people from all over the place, and the slim chance to appear on the silver screen.
How do I get to be an extra on TV?
The main route is to register with a reputable casting agency such as Mad Dog Casting, The Casting Collective or Phoenix Casting. These agencies all have plenty of information about the casting process on their websites. Typically, the first stage of the application process can be carried out online.