A collection of personal essays about what being an extra in tv and movies has taught me about adulthood, misogyny, and self-worth.
Rated ages 16+ for mature themes and strong language.
Written and published by Harriyanna Hook
Art by KerriSolaris Twitter @DEATHMONUMENT
Length: 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES
*Note. The cover is not a typo! it's supposed to say "hot" instead of "not." The cover says not because it's symbolism for how the job as an extra sells you an idea that this will be your big break, but when you get to set you realize it's anything but.
Timestamps!
0:00 INTRO
0:51 I SHOULDN'T DO THIS ANYMORE
6:46 BACKGROUND ACTING 101
13:23 SIDE JOB FOR A REASON
21:55 ANTI-BLACKNESS REALLY IS EVERYWHERE
33:14 CREEPY MEN
44:12 I THINK I HATE THIS
53:00 FINDING MY SELF-WORTH
59:35 I SHOULDN'T HAVE GONE BACK
01:07:20 IT'S NORMAL TO OUT GROW YOUR JOB
01:15:12 WHERE I STAND NOW
01:22:15 WILL I EVER GO BACK
01:30:30 EPILOGUE
01:32:18 ABOUT THE AUTHOR