I was an extra for 2 movies filmed in Chicago this summer. (stranger than fiction, and The Break-up). Had a kickass time, met a lot of fun people and got to meet Emma thompson, Queen Latifa, Maggie Gillinhaul, and Vince Vaughn. (my apologies for the spelling errors in the names). I highly recommend trying it. You need to go through either an acting/modeling agency, or a casting agency. One for everyone is www.joanphilocasting.com. it may help you reach this goal if you are in the Chicago area.