Extras needed for Amazon Prime movie filming in NC. Here’s when + what it pays
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- Casting seeks paid extras in Wilmington and surrounding areas to shoot on May 5.
- Background actors earn $143 for up to 10 hours and time‑and‑a‑half after that.
- Actors get $25 additionally for on‑camera use of their vehicles when hired.
Have you ever dreamed of being in a movie? Now, here’s your chance.
A casting company is seeking paid extras for a feature film set to release on Amazon Prime.
The project, which is currently filming in Wilmington and surrounding areas on the North Carolina coast, is rumored to be linked to the upcoming “The Summer I Turned Pretty” movie. The film will be a continuation of the hit coming-of-age series, using working titles “Keeping Score” and “Blue Christmas,” for casting purposes, according to a production report posted on Threads.
Casting directors are seeking background actors available to shoot on Tuesday, May 5. Multiple roles are up for grabs, including local men and women with nice vehicles who are comfortable driving on camera.
Other roles include:
- Preppy male (in his 30s) to portray an upscale shopper
- Four good drivers with vehicles (no white or bright red)
- One male and one female with parked vehicles
- Five upscale male pedestrians with cars that can be parked
How much does it pay?
The pay rate is $143 for 10 hours or fewer, or time and half for filming that exceeds 10 hours, the listing says. Actors will also be paid $25 for use of their car while filming.
How do I apply?
Interested actors should email keepingextras@gmail.com to apply. Submissions must include:
- Two recent photos of yourself (one up close and one full-length)
- A photo of your vehicle
- Your name, age, phone number and city, state where you live
- Height, weight, clothing size and shoe size
- Color, make, model and year of your vehicle
- Descriptions of any tattoos you may have
When will TSITP movie premiere?
The romantic drama, which followed 16-year-old Isabel “Belly” Conklin, ran for three seasons on Amazon Prime. At the series finale celebration, the studio announced plans for a feature film that would pick up where the show left off, The News & Observer previously reported.
Details about the plot or a possible release date remain under wraps, however.
“There is another big milestone left in Belly’s journey, and I thought only a movie could give it its proper due,” Jenny Han, author of the book series-turned-TV show said at the time.
“I’m so grateful to Prime Video for continuing to support my vision for this story and for making it possible to share this final chapter with the fans.”
Other movies filming in NC
Here’s a list of productions currently filming in North Carolina, according to the NC Film Office:
- “The Hunting Wives” - Season 2 / TV series / Charlotte region
- “RJ Decker” - Season 1 / TV series / Wilmington region
- “Sweet Carolina Holiday” - Made-for-TV movie / Western region
- “A Proper Christmas” - Feature-length film / Wilmington region
This story was originally published May 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM with the headline "Extras needed for Amazon Prime movie filming in NC. Here’s when + what it pays."