01/04/2010
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We’re continuing to successfully place people on a variety of TV and Film productions such as the new blockbuster feature film John carter of Mars about a civil war solider ending up on mars and battling with mutants. The prime time BBC show Waterloo road based around the antics of teachers and students at a comprehensive school. The hospital drama Holby City to name but a few. |
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SOME OF THE CASTINGS CURRENTLY HAPPENING RIGHT NOW INCLUDE:
I am the Don! Walking around Prime time BBC show Waterloo Road is looking for people to play passerbys and joggers. £2000 to show of your footballing skills Strictly come dancing eat your heart out! Flying to Africa Order your tequilas now! Get your apple pie today Cooking up a storm! The good old family kick about Do you have the mumsey look! When’s it due? Mature but still Glamourus 80’s Hair is back! Looking like a polititian! Be the voice of a Bank! This is England! For details on HOW TO GET INVOLVED in these and other TV, Film, Commercials & Photo shoots that we are working on; including roles in the magical show Merlin, the sleuth Sherlock Holmes set in modern day times, can the detective deal with the 21st century! As well as other productions please refer to the Uni-versalEXTRAS |
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This month we have chosen Ken from Fife. Ken was playing the role of the Boil man in the new feature film Burke and Hare starring Simon Pegg |
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| HAVE YOU DONE ANY SIMILAR WORK IN THE PAST?
I have worked on several short films, Burke and Hare was my first feature film. WHAT WERE YOU EXPECTING WHEN YOU GOT THE PART IN Burke and Hare? I had no idea what to expect. Whatever I had to do, I was determined to perform to the best of my ability. WHAT PART DID YOU PLAY AND WHAT DID YOU HAVE TO DO? I played the “Boil Man” and I was being terrified by Burke and Hare as to the condition that I suffered from (boils), and being assured that this ‘magic elixir’ would cure everything from my boils to Haemorrhoids. I was then directed (personally) by the screen legend John Landis, as he filmed close-up reaction shots of my face as I was exhorted to buy this magical mixture. Later on I was in the forefront of a mob scene, brandishing a cudgel! ON THE SHOOT DAY AND HOW DID YOU FEEL? Shooting was a real eye-opener as to the scale of everything. Having studied for my MA in screenwriting at Screen Academy in ‘08, I was a bit like a kid in a candy store. Watching everything from Camerawork and Directing, to the almost regimental efficiency of all the film crew. WHO DID YOU MEET? I was separated from the rest of the extras at makeup and taken to Stirling Castle, where we were shooting. There I was taken to a large makeup trailer. WHAT WAS THE BEST PART OF JOB? It was all great, I was doing something that I’d always wanted to do (acting in a feature film), not only that, I was appearing with giants of the British screen, and the legendary John Landis was directing… bliss. ANY OTHER COMMENTS ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE? Every person on the actual shoot, was great. Friendly and always putting everyone at ease. An all round great experience, and one I hope to repeat, please…. If you would like to be an extra of the month please email the details of your experience to info@universalextras.co.uk |
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Our members have taken part in the following films showing in your local cinema since our last newsletter:-
Nine. Film director Guido Contini played by Daniel Day-Lewis is facing a midlife crisis as he engages romances with various women from his actress and mistress to his child hood prostitute! Starring the stunning Nicole Kidman, Penélope Cruz and Kate Hudson. |
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Nowhere Boy – The story of john Lennon’s childhood finding out what shaped the man into the icon he became. Starring Aaron Johnson as John Lennon and Kristin Scott Thomas. The quiffs are back! Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll – Is a biopic of Ian Dury a rock and roll singer who rose to fame during the 70’s bringing punk rock to the masses. The film follows his life and struggles and its going to be messy! Starring Andy Serkis as Ian Dury. Green Zone – A U.S. army officer Miller (Matt Damon) goes rouge in search of weapons of mass destruction from the director of Bourne Identity and Bourne Supremacy. This action packed conspiracy film will keep you on the edge of your seat. Clash of the Titans – Born of a god raised of a man, peruses the mortal son of Zeus as he battles with unholy demons and fearsome beasts in the battle between gods and man. Starring Sam Worthing as Perseus. This film will keep you wanting more with fantastic visual effects. The Wolfman – Lawrence Talbot goes back home to search for his missing brother only to be maimed by a wolf. As the full moon nears will he transform into the Woflman? 44in Chest – A man out for revenge, when he finds out his wife is having an affair with another man. He is convinced to kidnap and torture his wife’s lover. Starring the amazing Ray Winstone. Perriers Bounty – When a notorious gangsters crony is killed he looks to exact revenge on the trio of fugitives responsible. This crime thriller comedy is set in Dublin. Violence and humor what a mix! Legacy- Showing at Glasgow Film Festival – British/Nigerian director Thomas Ikimi brings us a psychological thriller. Black Ops soldier Malcolm Gray has a guilty legacy of his passed that he relives after a botched mission. Starring the man of the moment Idris Elba!
ON THE GRAPEVINE, We hear that the new Captain America film will be filming soon. The classic comic story of the battle between Captain America and Red skull is rumoured to start filming this summer. To get involved and find out more about our productions Click Here |
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