Another acting job came my way today
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
Eugene, Oregon
August 6, 2017 3:31pm CST
I have mentioned before that I am enrolled in a site based in Portland, Oregon called "ExtrasOnly." They handle almost all the casting for any films, TV shows or commercials filmed in that area.
They have my resume posted and a photo that has to resubmitted each year. This is how I got the job of a "hand double" for the TV series Grimm a year or two ago and some other jobs occasionally.
I was notified the other day that I was being considered as an extra for some kind of health commercial and had to say if I was available on Tuesday this week. The pay is good enough that it is worth the drive (100 miles) each way, so I agreed.
In the email a few moments ago, I was notified that I am hired. Now they want a selfie taken with my phone and sent today, I guess to make sure I look the same?
The other catch is that time and place is "to be determined." Morning traffic in Portland is a mess, so I may be leaving very early. If the "shoot" lasts over ten hours, I'll get overtime.
The bonus is that I may see my daughter while I am there and spend the night if the job lasts very long, but time is money in these things, so they try to do them fast and perfectly.
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@LadyDuck (502622)
• Italy
7 Aug 17
@JamesHxstatic I am sure that this is not the most important for you.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Aug 17
@LadyDuck No, it is something very different that I enjoy doing when I can. With my daughter living there it is even better.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Aug 17
I apparently have the job, just lacing information about when, where and what they want me to wear or bring in the way of clothing. No news as of 8 AM Monday.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Aug 17
@poehere They finally did get back to me very late in the day. All the extras there were wondering why so late.
@poehere (15123)
• French Polynesia
7 Aug 17
@JamesHxstatic Companies take a lot of time and they will get back to you soon. Good Luck and have fun.
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
7 Aug 17
Good for you!
What episode and season were you a hand double in 'Grimm'?
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
7 Aug 17
@JamesHxstatic I'll look that episode up in imdb.com.
Any speaking roles for a major TV series for you?
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Aug 17
Longer ago than I thought. I am pretty sure it was Season 3, Episode 6 where my arm is shown shaking holy water on a little boy.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Aug 17
@allen0187 No, and as an extra with no lines, I won't show on IMDB. That Bad Exorcists movie releasing on 8/15 for TV has some pretty funny lines.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Aug 17
This sounds ike so much fun. Hope you are enjoying yourself.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Aug 17
It is a very different sort of hobby that occasionally pays some money.
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Aug 17
@JamesHxstatic .....Yes. Probably more fun than profitable.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Aug 17
@celticeagle If it covers my expenses and buys coffee, I am okay with it.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Aug 17
@JudyEv, It was a long hot day, but fun anyway.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Aug 17
@JudyEv No, since I am going up there to see her Friday, I drove home. It was a long but good day.
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@JudyEv (382312)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Aug 17
@JamesHxstatic I'm glad you enjoyed it. Did you stay overnight in the end?
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Aug 17
I will be there on Friday and Saturday anyway, but we may get together Tuesday too.
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@vsai2008 (11794)
• India
7 Aug 17
@JamesHxstatic An extra day sounds awesome !!
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Aug 17
Yes, it is sort of a hobby that pays occasionally. Thanks, @Hatley!
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
6 Aug 17
@JamesHxstatic you are mos welcome
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17242)
• China
7 Aug 17
Good for you! You have not been idle since left that store.As for the extra, I reckon preference will be given to you,because they consider that you have a background in acting.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Aug 17
I do have some experience, but there are hundreds of guys my age registered on the site with some experience.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Aug 17
That is really awesome! I hope you enjoy it. =)
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Aug 17
It was quite a day. I will sum it up in a new post.
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@jstory07 (148749)
• Roseburg, Oregon
9 Aug 17
@JamesHxstatic Good I can hardly wait to read it.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
10 Aug 17
How nice for you! Hope more work like this comes your way.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
9 Aug 17
That was new to me too. I had to dress as priest, but all that was filmed was my arm shaking holy water.
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@spaceseed (2843)
• India
7 Aug 17
So we have Actors also on mylot.............
. Congratulations on getting this assignment. and chances of meeting your love ones.
. Congratulations on getting this assignment. and chances of meeting your love ones.1 person likes this
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Aug 17
It really is a hobby for me since live far from where real casting is done, but it is fun. I did a few plays locally years ago, but they take so much time.
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@spaceseed (2843)
• India
7 Aug 17
@JamesHxstatic Hobbies and interests are important. and specially when it is about taking part in such activities which are also paying adds up the flavor.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Aug 17
Thank you! They have pros making these so it usually works well.
@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
6 Aug 17
Thats a good little gig then James.
Hope it is worth your while and that you may see your daughter.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Aug 17
If things work well, I will for sure. I am going up there Friday too to see her.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Aug 17
I hope it is too. Finding my way in that town is not easy either, so I must allow plenty of time.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Aug 17
If not I will be back up there on Friday to see her. It will be interesting.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Aug 17
Star is a big word for an extra with (probably) no lines in a commercial, but my Bad Exorcists movie I wrote about will be out for TV soon.
