Extras are everywhere—in every film. You literally cannot shoot a film without them unless your story is limited to a deserted or dystopian location, such as the island sequences in Cast Away or in A Quiet Place. Neither do they get to show their faces on camera, nor do they have dialogues, yet their presence or absence is an important element in visual storytelling. In my experience, extras on set are like 10-year-old toddlers, who wander away here and there, need constant attention, and end up doing the most bizarre things both on and off camera. As I like to call it, extras are usually a little bit extra. In this article, we’re looking at scenes that have some of the most memorable extras’ moments. 6 Most Memorable Extras in Iconic Scenes1. The Margarita Man in Jurassic World (2015) While the internet blew up with memes about him, the margarita man is my spirit animal. Jurassic World isn’t the best Jurassic Park movie when you compare it to the original film, but then this margarita man is one of the greatest highlights of the narrative, alongside the fear and dinosaurs. When the pterodactyls attack the main plaza of Jurassic Park, everyone starts running for their life. But the margarita man has his priorities right. As he runs to escape the dinosaur rampage, he comes back to pick up his two margaritas. That action by the extra is like rainbow sprinkles in your favorite sundae. PS: That margarita man is our...
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