The Extras Dept.

The Extras Dept. The Extras Dept. (formerly Extras NI) is Ireland’s Extras Agency. Now we’re serving all of Ireland. It is FREE to register as an extra with us!
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We are the largest provider of extras for film, television, commercials & the promotional industries in the north of Ireland. We have been providing extras to the film and television industry since 2005. Our recent credits include providing (100’s of, in some case 1000’s of) extras, stand ins, featured extras and even main roles for HBO's "Game of Throne's", BBC2's "The Fall", BBC1's Line of Duty

and feature films "Dracula Untold" Lost City of Z" and "Morgan" to name but a few. Only when you receive your first job will we deduct a £25 admin fee from the total paid to you (and between 15-20% commission is taken on all jobs, commission dependent on what the overall fee is), so, if you don’t get any work then you don’t pay us a single penny! Your membership year starts when your profile has been approved – only a week after signing up and uploading the documents required. Manage your own profile online, book a photoshoot with our professional photographer if you wish, and you could be working on a film set with the stars – and getting paid for it! Go to www.theextrasdept.com now to create your profile and start your career as a film and tv extra!

29/05/2026

CASTING CALL: BABY BOYS AGED 12 - 24 MONTHS

We are currently casting for baby boys aged 12 - 24 months for filming on a high end police drama for 2 dates in June and July.

Filming hours will quite late, falling in the window of 8pm - 12am (midnight) on the 17th June and 7th July. We understand this will not suit everyone so please only apply if you are willing to commit to late filming days.

Filming will take place in Belfast. This is paid work. If your child meets the above criteria, please email the below to [email protected] for consideration.

1.⁠ ⁠Name(s)
2.⁠ ⁠Age
3.⁠ ⁠Height (in inches)
4.⁠ ⁠Weight
5.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Location
6.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Contact number
7.⁠ ⁠Photo with no hats (so we can see their hair clearly)
8. Confirm you are happy to film late in the evening (up to 12am)

Please email your details to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 1st June. We cannot consider applications after this time.

Many thanks and good luck!

28/04/2026

CASTING CALL: BABY BOYS AGED 4 - 6 MONTHS

We are currently casting for baby boys aged 4 - 6 months for filming on a BAFTA winning TV drama shooting in Downpatrick.

To be considered for this production, you must be available on the 6th and 7th of May and you must be able to make your own way to Downpatrick for filming.

This is paid work. If you meet the above criteria, please email the below information to [email protected] for consideration.

1.⁠ ⁠Name(s)
2.⁠ ⁠Age
3.⁠ ⁠Length (in inches)
4. Weight
5. ⁠⁠ ⁠Location
6. ⁠⁠Contact number
7. Photo with no hats (so we can see their hair)

Please email your details to [email protected] by 2pm on Wednesday 29th April.

Many thanks and good luck!

24/04/2026

⚔️ EXCITING CASTING CALL ⚔️

We have a hugely exciting opportunity to take part in a worldwide smash hit medieval fantasy returning for its second season. As our journey continues, we are exploring the further realms of this fantastical world.

For this reason, we are looking for Extras from diverse groups to take part. We are request that all of those who would like to be involved to sign up to The Extras Department and express their interest.

We want to hear from those who are Hispanic, Latino, Middle Eastern, North African, Black and South Asian. All ages are welcome, but we are particularly interested in hearing from adults for these roles.

For this opportunity, costume fittings are in May and filming dates would be in June. All filming will be taking place in the Greater Belfast area so you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

This is paid work.

If you are interested in being considered, please make a profile on our website linked below, you just have to click “Become an Extra” to get started!

https://www.theextrasdept.com/

If you have any other queries, you can reach out to us via [email protected] .
We are looking forward to seeing your profiles!

Chat soon,
Team TED 🩷

22/04/2026

CASTING CALL: MOTHER & YOUNG SON (aged 2-4)

We are currently casting for a mother and son duo for filming on a TV drama in the greater Belfast Area on Saturday 9th May.
We are seeking mothers with sons aged 2-4 years old

This is paid work. If you and your child meet the above criteria, please email the below to [email protected] for consideration.

1.⁠ ⁠Names of you and your son
2.⁠ ⁠Your ages
3.⁠ ⁠Height (in inches) of your son
4. ⁠⁠Location
5. ⁠⁠Contact number
6. Photo of you and your son with no hats (so we can see your hair clearly)
7. If you have other children please include their details, as the production may be open to extending the family unit for filming.

Please email your details to [email protected] by 9am on Friday 24th April. We cannot consider applications after this deadline.

Many thanks and good luck!

16/04/2026

CASTING CALL: BOYS WITH DWARFISM AGED 5 - 12

We are currently casting for boys with dwarfism aged 5 - 12 a new romantic comedy filming in the Downpatrick area this April and May.

To be considered for this production, you must be generally available for filming from next week and into May. There will be 4 filming dates and good flexibility is requested.

Filming will take place in the Downpatrick area. This is paid work. If you meet the above criteria, please email the below information to [email protected] for consideration.

1.⁠ ⁠Name
2.⁠ ⁠Age
3.⁠ ⁠Height
5. ⁠⁠ ⁠Location
6. ⁠⁠Contact number
7. Photo with no hats (so we can see their hair colour clearly)

Please email your details to [email protected] by 10am on Monday 20th April.

Many thanks and good luck!

06/04/2026

New extended deadline!

30/03/2026

EXTENDED DEADLINE!

CASTING CALL: BLACK AND MIXED-RACE BABIES UP TO 1 YEAR OLD

We are currently casting for black and mixed-race babies up to 1 year old for a new TV drama filming in Belfast in May – July.

To be considered for this production, you must be generally available for filming throughout May – July and a photoshoot in mid-April. There will be 2 – 6 filming dates and good flexibility is requested.

Filming will take place in Belfast. This is paid work. If you meet the above criteria, please email the below information to [email protected] for consideration.

1.⁠ ⁠Name(s)
2.⁠ ⁠Age
3.⁠ ⁠Length (in inches)
4. Weight
5. ⁠⁠ ⁠Location
6. ⁠⁠Contact number
7. Photo with no hats (so we can see their hair)

Please email your details to [email protected] by 10am on Wednesday 8th April.
Many thanks and good luck!

24/03/2026

CASTING CALL!

A BAFTA winning drama is seeking young black and mixed-race men aged 18-25 for filming across a number of filming dates in April and early May.

This is paid work. To be considered for this production, you must be flexible with your availability as there could be between 8 - 12 dates. You must also be based on the island of Ireland and have the right to work in the UK as filming is taking place in Belfast and Downpatrick.

If so please send an email to [email protected] and include all of the following information:

1. Name
2. Age & DOB
3. Location
4. Height & general clothing sizes
5. Contact number
6. Current photo
7. Whether you have transport available to you (you must be able to make your own way to Belfast)

Or if it’s easier for you to create a profile on our system, please go to https://www.theextrasdept.com join and sign up!

20/03/2026

CASTING CALL: MOTHER AGED 18 - 25 and BABY AGED 4 - 8 MONTHS

We are currently casting for a mother and baby duo for filming on a BBC drama in Belfast. We are seeking mothers aged 18 - 25 with a baby aged 4 - 8 months. Filming is currently scheduled for March 30th and May 9th, however there is a chance this could change so flexibility is desirable.

Filming will take place in Belfast. This is paid work. If you and your child meet the above criteria, please email the below to [email protected] for consideration.

1.⁠ ⁠Names of you and your baby
2.⁠ ⁠Ages
3.⁠ ⁠Height (in inches) of your baby
4. Weight of your baby
5. ⁠⁠Location
6. ⁠⁠Contact number
7. Photo of your baby with no hats (so we can see their hair clearly)
8. A recent photo of you and your baby together

Please email your details to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 23rd March. We cannot consider applications after this deadline.

Many thanks and good luck!

02/02/2026

CASTING CALL: MALE HARP PLAYERS

We are currently casting for men who play the harp for filming on a high end television series. We particularly welcome hearing from men aged 45+.

To be considered for this production, you must be available for filming on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th of February in Belfast. There would also be a costume fitting this week.

This is paid work. If you meet the above criteria, please email the below to [email protected] for consideration.

1.⁠ ⁠Name
2.⁠ ⁠Age
3.⁠ ⁠Height
4. Current Clothing Sizes
5.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Location
6. List your experience playing harp
7. Please attach a clear picture of yourself
8. Please attach clear pictures of the front and back of your hands
9. Please attach a short video of you playing the harp
10. Contact number

Please email your details to [email protected] by 9am on Tuesday 3rd February. We cannot consider applications after this time.

Many thanks and good luck!

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