This episode is primarily about what it's like to play a featured background role (sometimes called a specialty role) as well as playing a role that's almost a principal role, except it has no lines. I cover the complexity of driving your car on set, how driving a manual transmission complicates it, and that it's possible and really nice to teach your friends to drive a stick if they need to for a role. I discuss how complicated scenes with lots of people crossing can be dangerous. I describe the importance of understanding the scene you're in so you don't waste time trying to figure it out on your own. And recognizing that you will be treated differently as your roles become more prominent; enjoy this but don't forget who you are and that it's important to treat others as you want to be treated yourself. Finally, I recount a fitting story about a famous Roman emperor and my inability to recognize who I'd be playing before I arrived.If you like this podcast, please provide a rating on whatever platform you're listening on and tell your friends.If you like what you heard and want to see more, here are my social media links:Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/Djstavropoulos--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackgroundscoop/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackgroundscoop/support