Summer movie extras needed in Chapel Hill. How to get the job (+ how much it pays)
A casting company is seeking hundreds of campus background extras for a movie filming in Chapel Hill this July.
Cherrix Casting is “looking for men and women, aged 18-65+, from all backgrounds and ethnicities, to portray campus background roles.”
The project is being called “Strawberry Fields,” which isn’t listed on the NC Film website for upcoming projects. (Reddit users speculate this could be code for the big Amazon series “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” and the name change helps ensure people aren’t sneaking onto the set.)
Here’s what to know and how to apply.
Chapel Hill summer movie filming and pay info
▪ Dates: July 8 through 10
▪ Times: Extras should expect an “early morning call time” (around 6 a.m.) and be able to work a 12-hour day for the date(s) selected, though the workday could wrap up earlier.
▪ Pay: $134 for 10 hours. The companies will pay overtime for anything longer.
Meals and refreshments will be provided on set. For more information, visit projectcasting.com/job.
How to apply to be a movie extra in Chapel Hill
Follow these instructions to be considered for the role:
Email cherrixcastingwilmington@gmail.com and format the subject line with the date you’re applying for, writing:” Chapel Hill July 8,” “Chapel Hill July 9” or “Chapel Hill July 10.”
Include the following information in your email:
A recent photo
Your phone number
First and last name
Age
Height
All clothing sizes
Cars needed for Chapel Hill summer movie
The production companies are also looking for cars. When applying to be an extra, you can also include the make, model, year and color of your vehicle in your email. You’ll be paid $37.50 if chosen.
Open positions for North Carolina extras
Cherrix Casting often makes callouts for background actors, regularly posting opportunities and application information on its Facebook page. Visit facebook.com/CherrixCasting for job calls and to learn how to apply.
This story was originally published June 21, 2024 at 6:45 AM.
