An extra in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' reveals what he was paid

Key Points:

• Matthew Ables, a first-time actor and content creator, earned $238.50 for two brief scenes totaling three seconds in "The Devil Wears Prada 2" after filming for 15 hours, but after deducting the $210 cost of a required suit, he took home only $28.50.
• Ables was cast after spotting Meryl Streep filming in Midtown and contacting the background casting department, which assigned him two roles: a Met Gala paparazzo and an "Angry Upscale Central Park Pedestrian in a Rush."
• He had to purchase multiple wardrobe options, including a black Alfani suit mistakenly thought to be Armani, which caused a minor wardrobe team incident; however, the suit was accepted for both roles, allowing him to return other clothing.
• Filming involved long hours, with the Met Gala scene shot repeatedly until 3 a.m., despite lasting only two minutes in the final film, and included breaks with meals served inside the American Museum of Natural History.
• Ables noted the demanding work of crew members, including one who was responsible for sorting all trash during the meal break, highlighting the often unseen labor behind film productions.