Atlanta usually has 20 or 30 productions taking place at a time, hundreds of extras are being used daily. That means there are lots of opportunities available for those who want to get involved. In this episode of accessAtlanta, AJC radio and TV reporter Rodney Ho speaks with a regular extra and a casting agent about how to land a gig, tips and what to expect on set after landing a role.

Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days, including the Doggy Halloween Parade and Taste Of Kennesaw.

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