Well, it really will depend on how you perceive the whole process of filming. By trying it out and accepting it's a hard profession to be involved with, you will be able to decide if acting is for you. If you're like me who loves movies and doing drama in general despite having anxiety, the end result can be rewarding, but it is certainly never easy. Just remember that the movies you may appear in are usually not distributed for quite a while upon completion, and one movie I worked on way last year still hasn't been released.

Being an extra a second or third time having done it once already may not be very appealing to people who have already experienced what it's like, and it certainly won't lead to any wannabe actors out there being cast in bigger roles. Extras are sometimes referred to as being moving furniture, or cattle. Plus, it's often a case of 'who you know' as well. If you happen to know a guy for example who makes movies, he might call you up when a new project goes into development.

People that want to be in films may consider it a good rite of passage to get on a film set by being a supporting artiste, and to be able to see the action up close and personal, but it's not really what one could label as a "fun" job, as it can be hard work. The main stars are also often kept away from the extras during breaks for a good reason, and I've heard stories that some extras weren't treated too great by the crew. I'm to a point now in my life where I see principal stars as just being people like the rest of us, and it's also not healthy to be too into them in a mentally clingy way either. Sure, we all have people we admire and look up to, but all I'm saying is that it's not realistic or healthy to view celebrities as being special. Many of them also aren't what you think they are.

Again, some people have had a huge resume prepared based on extras work alone without ever having gotten a line. There is also lots of waiting around to do as they set up takes, and I'm not saying this is the case all the time, but casting calls for extras can attract a lot of borderline weirdos who are only out for themselves. Especially for major films, with top stars.

Also, I'm mildly concerned about something now. It could be nothing. But I just sort of have a hunch. Not too long ago, I filled in some form to do with extras work for an independent movie. Do you remember how I told you that I've had a few whistle-blowers costing me work already? They generally know lots of people who shoot other indie films where I live, and perhaps keep in touch with one another (since social media makes that easy).

Anyway, I messaged somebody on Facebook about the filming times for dates I saw somewhere, and he said the extras are already booked. It kind of has me thinking that I'm getting the brush off here, because I noticed one of the commenters on the page was that director who didn't cast me in what I'll just refer to as 'the other film' because of a certain someone. If he had beat me to the punch, it would make sense for a respondent to make up a story not to cast a person who is reputed to be this and that, because someone else said so.

It is sad and unfortunate if people drag your name through the mud and cost you jobs. People should always be wary of things like this. It seems I'm being slandered. To be honest, I've been concerned about this for a while now. There's probably nothing I can do if it cannot be proven.

Like I said, it's still early days. We'll just wait and see if I get offered a part. But I just have a...feeling. You know?