Pros
If you've ever had an interest in working in the film, theatre, or entertainment industry, this is a great way to gain exposure to see what happens on set. It's also incredibly easy to land the job, you don't have to worry about paying $100s for expensive head shots or running around for auditions like normal actors. It's a great way to have fun while making some side money when you're in between jobs, unemployed, or just have a ton of work flexibility. Plus you get to socialize and meet other background actors, sometimes travel to cool places, eat free food, see celebrities, and be on big name TV Shows/Movies/Commercials. + Easy to Get Into + Free and Delicious All You Can Eat Food + Seeing Celebrities + Being in Big Name TV Shows, Movies, and Commercials + Lots of Downtime to Relax, Use your Laptop, Cell Phone, or Listen to Music + Flexibility (You choose when to work) + Travel Opportunities
Cons
- Sometimes too much downtime, thus easily bored - Long Hours - Jobs are bias to how you look - Unstable - Sometimes traveling to far away or less than desired places