Our Vision for the Future of Background Casting
At Somebody, we believe that being a supporting artist should be more than just a transaction.
It should be an experience you’re excited to be part of - one where you feel respected, informed, and valued every step of the way.
The film and TV industry relies on background artists to bring scenes to life. But too often, extras are treated like they’re interchangeable, unimportant, or just numbers on a spreadsheet. We want to change that.
PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST
Our vision is simple: to treat every supporting artist like the essential part of the production they are. That means:
Communicating clearly and honestly with our artists
Being transparent about rates and expectations
Supporting you with real humans! (not just automated emails and algorithms)
Answering questions (even the “silly” ones)
Respecting your time and needs.
We know people have had experiences in this industry where they’ve felt like cattle being herded onto set. We’re here to prove there’s a better way.
A DEDICATED TEAM
We’re a small, hardworking team who genuinely care about what we do. We know the demands of production, but we also know how vital supporting artists are to making those productions work.
Our promise is that we’ll always keep our artists at the forefront of our decisions. Whether that’s making our sign-up and booking process smoother, ensuring fair pay, or simply being available when you need us—we’re committed to getting it right.
A BETTER EXPERIENCE FROM START TO FINISH
We don’t want you to feel like “just an extra.” We want you to feel like part of the creative process.
We are committed to helping you to build a strong profile that gets you cast - we’ll share tips through our website, blogs and social media platforms to help you get the most out of your time on set.
We will give you clear, concise and easy to follow booking information so you know exactly where you need to be, when you need to be there and what to take with you.
We’re here for our artists before, during and after each booking - so if you need any support, our team are on hand to help.
We’re committed to ensuring prompt payments. Our bespoke Paperless Payments system streamlines the payment process, making it easier and quicker for everyone.
In short: We want you to enjoy working with Somebody.
BUILDING THE FUTURE TOGETHER
We’re here to help set a new standard for background casting: one that recognises the professionalism, creativity, and value of every supporting artist.
We know change won’t happen overnight. But with every production, every booking, and every artist we work with, we’re committed to raising the bar.
If you’re interested in working with us, or you want to learn more, sign up at withsomebody.co.uk.
We can’t wait to see you on set!