The UK film and TV industry is experiencing a golden age, driven by massive investment from streamers like Netflix, Amazon, and Disney. Studio space is expanding nationwide, meaning the demand for Supporting Artists is higher than ever before.

Technology is changing the role. You may now be 'scanned' to create a digital double for crowd scenes in VFX-heavy movies. This allows productions to multiply a few hundred extras into thousands. While it changes the work, 'real' humans are still needed for the foreground and mid-ground.

Filming on 'Volume' stages (like The Mandalorian) is becoming common in the UK. SAs working in these environments need to be disciplined, as the 'background' is a giant LED screen. It requires a new level of spatial awareness and interaction with digital environments.