#54 - The Background Actor Diaries: Crying on Set and Other Perks of Being an Extra
Update: 2025-07-05
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Melanie Avalon and Scott Emmens pull back the curtain on the secret world of background acting, revealing what it’s really like to be a “living prop” on your favorite shows and movies. From endless hours of waiting to surreal encounters with A-listers, Melanie shares her rollercoaster journey through the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hilarity of life on set. What does it take to get into SAG-AFTRA? What actually happens behind the scenes of your favorite blockbusters? And is “craft services” code word for fine dining? (Also: Melanie cried three separate times from the sheer misery. Did she get paid for it? Sort of.)
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