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Background Actors, Tell Us Your Best Behind-The-Scenes Secrets And Stories

What's really going on behind the scenes?

A-list actors are constantly telling stories from set, but what about the background actors who also put their blood, sweat, and tears into a project?

Background actors have always played a role in our favorite scenes. So, we want to hear about the filmmaking process from your perspective!

Background actors circled in scenes from "Legally Blonde," "Accepted," and "Yes Man"

Maybe you learned the hard way that just because a movie takes place in the summer, that doesn't mean it can't be shot in the dead of winter, so wardrobe dressed you in stockings and high heels for a 12-hour shoot while they wore parkas on set.

Person covered in ice in the show

Maybe you were on set and overheard the lead actor throwing a tantrum because crafty didn't stock up on their favorite snack.

Eugene Levy saying "nothing to see here, people"

Or maybe you have some insider gossip about how slow some days on set are, like if you spent nine hours shooting a 30-second scene because the director kept taking long personal calls between shots.

Perhaps you were a background actor for a restaurant scene and felt uncomfortable eating and drinking in complete silence because no noise would be added until post-production.

Or perhaps you befriended the lead actor, snuck a selfie, posted it, and got in trouble for breaking your confidentiality agreement!

Kris Jenner taking a selfie with Kim Kardashian

We want to hear about your secrets and stories as a background actor on set! Comment below and your story could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.