Over 20,000 extras serving film, TV and commercials throughout Ireland.
With both series 1 & 2 being filmed in Northern Ireland, we immensely enjoyed working on this production. It was been filmed in some of the most beautiful locations that we have to offer, with some of the best extras involved (of course).
The show that captured the hearts of the nation! We are forever proud to be involved with this production, it was a lot of fun! Derry Girls features the exploits of 16 year old Erin, her family and friends during the troubles in the 90's. Series 2 was announced by Channel 4 on the day the 2nd episode aired.
The 1st production to be filmed in the new Belfast Harbour Estate Studio in 2017 - 2018. Krypton tells the story of Superman's grandfather as he fights for justice on his home planet. Series 2 is set to be filmed in late 2018.
A whirlwind production for us back in 2015, Lost City of Z was shot on 35mm, it filmed in NI for 5 weeks before the cast and crew decamped and headed to the Columbian Jungle. The World War Scenes were our biggest days, our amazing extras endured and were triumphant throughout!
From the pilot episode until now, The Extras Dept. are the official home of HBO’s Game of Thrones. From the Brothers of The Night's Watch to the population of King's Landing, our extras have had the opportunity to be involved with the biggest show on the planet.
The production shoots with two units filming concurrently in different countries. They are called Wolf Unit and Dragon Unit.
Filmed in an abandoned leisure centre in the summer of 2014, High Rise portrays the life of residents in a tower block spiraling out of control.
Casting for this production was complex with continuity between the floors of the building proving a real thinker for our coordinator. The string quartet performing at the upper floor party are all extras and trained musicians!
A production very close to our hearts, we have been involved in all 3 seasons, working very closely with the production team throughout. One of the biggest challenges we faced on this production was finding doubles for Jamie Dornan and Gillian Anderson, but of course we did it. Many of the characters in the production are named after guitars (Spector, Gibson etc.) hence the investigation being called “Operation Music Man”.
The Extras Dept. have cast the background for this production since the start of series 2. Our AC-12 cast have followed the actors throughout each season.
Most notably in series 3, our extra James got cast in the role of AFOX. He shot up the AC-12 office and performed an action packed sequence through the streets before being shot by Vicky McClure.
Filmed back in 2011, Good Vibrations tells the story of local legend Terry Hooley. With some incredibly fun and challenging casting requirements, we populated 1970's Belfast with music loving punks in run down pubs and of course the Good Vibrations record shop.
We’re proud to have provided extras, stand ins and featured extras for:
(2014-2017)
I have worked with The Extras Dept. over the last ten years on various films and TV programmes. I have always found the staff to be very professional and efficient. They understand the budget constraints that come with certain jobs and are willing to work with productions to make it all come together. There’s always somebody on the end of the phone when you need them urgently and are very quick with replacement/additional SA’s when informed at short notice. I will continue to use The Extras Dept. in the future, as put simply, they make my professional life as a 2nd AD, a great deal easier. Thanks for the last 10 years...
Stephen Darragh 2nd Assistant Director
(2017)
We were shooting in NI with one of the more famous and talented directors in Spain, Isabel Coixet. As it was a story based in the 1950s in a little Irish town, we asked for people with 'special' faces for the background; tough fishermen, gossipmonger elderly ladies, young and strong workers... and, especially, kids to support our preteen main characters. The Extras Dept. did a really great job in providing us everything we asked, working closely with ADs in a very efficient way, and making it possible to get the look the director was wanting to achieve for the movie.
Leo Latorre 2nd Assistant Director
(2012-2017)
From the beginning, The Extras Dept. have been an integral part of Game of Thrones, making our make-believe world seem real. Wildlings, Northmen, Lannisters, Dothraki and Unsullied -- we've populated our mythic lands with hardworking men, women and children who get up earlier than everyone else, enduring foul weather, filthy costumes, and grumpy Americans. We want to thank the team for finding such remarkable background talent for us, year after year, with grace and good humor. Your fans, D&D
David Benioff & D.B Weiss Executive Producers
(2014 - 2017)
I've had the pleasure of working with The Extras Dept. for the last four years or so covering all three seasons of the Belfast-based drama, The Fall. They are unfailingly professional, working tirelessly and with great enthusiasm and good humour to serve the demands of the script and production. They have been responsible for finding superb continuity extras and supporting day players.
I couldn't have made the show in the way I did without their local knowledge and support. It's been a real pleasure and I hope to be back working with them again soon.
Al Cubitt Creator, Writer and Director
(2016)
I have been using The Extras Dept.’s services since they started out and it’s incredible how they’ve grown, not just in numbers but in stature within the film industry. Their amazing user-friendly website, the expertise and dedication of the co-ordinators and their ability to supply the right talent at short notice makes for a very comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Their cast are well drilled, courteous, punctual and arrive well aware of set etiquette. From walk-on to featured performers, I have only praise for both The Extras Dept. and the talent they supply.
Micky O’Neill Commercial Producer