We absolutely know that securing great roles is the name of the game. We love matchmaking you with perfect parts just as much as you appreciate...Read More

  May the 4th be with you! Today we celebrate Star Wars Day: a day set aside especially for fans to applaud the most pioneering sci-fi universe...Read More

  It’s National Look-Alike Day!   That’s right, April 20th marks a day especially set aside to celebrate doppelgangers – so when...Read More

  There’s no denying it. When we were younger, there was nothing more exciting than running wild around the garden, hunting for a flash...Read More

  The government has now made the switch to a paperless form of Biometric Residency Permits – and whilst that’s great news for those...Read More

  Award season is well and truly underway with last night marking the 94th Annual Academy Awards – and boy, was it a newsworthy one.  We...Read More

  Good news for all of our travelling artistes: as of March 1, the FAA have released brand new travel rates as part of the union pay scheme! These...Read More

  Last night we celebrated the 75th British Academy Film Awards and London’s Royal Albert Hall was inundated with some of the very best...Read More

  There’s nothing more exciting than seeing some of the industry's biggest and most talented filmmakers take on the feat of the adaptation,...Read More

  With this month marking LGBT History Month, we thought we’d take the opportunity to offer a refresher on how to register a non-binary...Read More

  When you get started in the world of the Supporting Artiste (also known as an Extra!), there might be a few terms thrown into conversation...Read More

  It’s that time again folks; the season of love. Whether you love, or you hate Valentine’s Day – box office records indicate that Romance...Read More

  When we first set out to build an artiste app, our mission was to create something that would make your life easier –...Read More

  A job gets posted and you’re perfect for it. Perfect. ‘That’s me’ you’re thinking. You’ve just activated your account so excitedly...Read More

Download the exclusive UVE Artiste app on the App Store or Google Play today.         ...Read More

    If you are able to download an App, set up your profile and submit some photos of yourself (like you’ve not done that before)...Read More

    Getting the most of being an extra means helping us give you the best possible chance of securing work, and nothing is more important...Read More

From getting Jobs Board notices to talking to our Casters about roles to confirming Production Terms & Conditions, find out how Uni-Versal...Read More

We are developing and updating our Website and App to make your life a whole heap easier when it comes to searching for work, applying for...Read More

There are ups and downs with everything - and life is no different as a Uni-Versal Extra, but we think it is mostly good! Please do let us...Read More

This new(ish) feature on the UVE Artistes App saves you a lot of time and effort, and is increasingly the only way you can accept the Production...Read More

  We would like to take a moment to clarify some key rules and codes of conduct around working as a Supporting Artiste that could prevent...Read More

  Having trouble getting your Uni-versal Extras profile photos accepted? We know it can feel horrible when a photo gets turned down but...Read More

  Body measurements are one of the most common things that people get wrong when registering with us for film & TV extras work - and...Read More

Is your Uni-versal Extras’ profile in need of a little revamp? Well, you’re in luck! In today’s blog post, we’re letting you know how...Read More

Full members of Uni-versal Extras can not only upload 10 photos to their profile, but also have the option to upload advanced photo types....Read More

Halloween is just around the corner which can only mean one thing, it’s time to get your Halloween Costume sorted! So just in case you’re...Read More

Uni-versal Extras are one of the top Extras’ agencies in the UK and Ireland, which means that we know a thing or two about the world of SA...Read More

This weekend, the London Marathon is being held after a year and a half delay due to the pandemic. One member of our team is taking on the gruelling...Read More

The latest James Bond film, No Time to Die is out in Cinemas today and we couldn’t be more excited! So, to celebrate its release, we thought...Read More

There’s a lot of words that are thrown around in the world of casting, from ‘pencilled’ to ‘featured’, ‘AV’ to ‘stand in’,...Read More

Uni-versal Extras are back with another film filled blog post! Today we’re focusing on some of our favourite book to screen adaptations. ...Read More

Ever wanted the latest news from Uni-versal Extras on your social feeds? You’re in luck! UVE are on all of your favourite social media sites...Read More

Taking your Uni-versal Extras' profile pictures needn’t be a hassle. In fact, it’s never been easier with our latest handy photo guide!...Read More

At Uni-versal Extras, we don’t just cast Supporting Artists for feature films and TV productions, we also provide Extras for advertisements...Read More

No two people are the same; we all have different hobbies and abilities, and the same goes for Extras! At UVE, we’re incredibly proud to have...Read More

August birthdays, it’s officially your time to shine! Your birthday month is finally here and it’s time to celebrate! Did you know that...Read More

If you’ve been registered with Uni-versal Extras for a while, you will know all about our Jobs Board. But just in case you haven’t had a...Read More

After a strange 16 months, today is the day where the majority of COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in England and some are relaxed in Scotland,...Read More

At Uni-versal Extras, we are always looking for new ways to revolutionise our casting process to make it easier and more efficient at getting...Read More

The academic year is slowly coming to a close and just like you, we’re looking forward to the long summer ahead! Summer is always an exciting...Read More

It’s Father’s Day this Sunday and many of us are looking forward to spending time with our dads after a difficult year full of restrictions....Read More

June is of course a celebration of Pride and here at Uni-versal, we felt it was only right to mark the occasion with another countdown of some...Read More

Cruella has finally been released and it’s already got everyone talking! Based on the rise of the infamous Villain, Cruella de Vil, the Disney...Read More

Last night the 2021 BAFTA TV Awards took place and as always it was a chance to celebrate the wonderful TV programmes that we’ve had on our...Read More

The sun has got its hat on and it’s finally starting to feel a bit more summer-like in the UK! The birds are chirping, the sky is blue and...Read More

There are some key changes coming into force as of 1st July 2021 due to Brexit, meaning that the documents needed to prove your right to work...Read More

It’s been a difficult time for the film industry over the last year or so. When lockdown restrictions came into place cinemas were forced...Read More

It’s no secret that here at UVE, we cast for many, many different supporting artiste roles. From gym-goers to royal ball attendees, from trawler...Read More

After a year of uncertainty for major productions, there’s been one element that has remained, and that’s commercials! Whilst the film and...Read More