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A Singaporean’s life as a Hollywood extra: 60 roles, long days and a first speaking line after 7 years

 13/04/2026 2 Views
A Singaporean’s life as a Hollywood extra: 60 roles, long days and a first speaking line after 7 years


Even with many appearances, speaking roles don’t easily come by. In 2025’s action thriller Wildcat, Lin landed his first line on screen – he screamed “I need back-up!” – a moment that took years to arrive.

“In an industry that favours American / British RP accents and Caucasian faces, it has taken seven years to be given the chance to audition and book my first speaking role,” he shared. 

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