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Awarded Best UK Film & TV Extras Casting Agency
Posted by William on Friday 13th January 2017
Photo Types & How We Use Them to Cast You
Posted by William on Monday 28th November 2016
Full members of Uni-versalEXTRAS can not only upload 10 photos to their profile, but also have the option to upload advanced photo types. These...Read More
Casting TV Extras in Bristol & Cardiff
Posted by William on Friday 21st October 2016
We are currently casting extras, walk-ons and supporting artists in Cardiff, Bristol and the surrounding areas. If you live near Cardiff or...Read More
Discount For British Forces Personnel
Posted by William on Wednesday 28th September 2016
We've just added a discount for our heroes in the British Forces, which means that those who qualify can get even better value when registering...Read More
Photo Advice: The Perfect Background
Posted by William on Wednesday 31st August 2016
Having trouble getting your Uni-versalEXTRAS profile photos accepted? This post will talk you through some of the basics and common issues relating...Read More
Be a Film Extra in Liverpool - Now Casting!
Posted by William on Monday 27th June 2016
Want to be a film extra in Liverpool? We are currently casting males and females for a major film, so if you've ever wanted to work in entertainment,...Read More
My Story: Being a Bond Girl in Monaco
Posted by Lucy Scarfe on Friday 24th June 2016
It was one of those rare occasions where one moment I was doing a Skype audition from the comfort of my own home and a few days later I was...Read More
Important Updates to My Documents
Posted by William on Monday 30th May 2016
We have made some essential updates to the My Documents area of your profile to make managing your documents more simple. In this EXTRAS Blog...Read More
Blockbuster Film Casting in Edinburgh & Glasgow
Posted by William on Monday 18th April 2016
We are soon to be casting males and females as extras in Scotland for a major blockbuster film. If you've ever wanted to work in entertainment,...Read More
Explained: Extras Casting Process
Posted by William on Friday 1st April 2016
Confused about how film and TV bookings work? Don't be, we are about to walk you through the standard casting process step-by-step, right up...Read More
TV Extras Casting in Manchester
Posted by William on Thursday 24th March 2016
We cast extras and walk-on artists across North West England in paid roles for Film & TV. With a BBC TV show soon to begin casting in Manchester,...Read More
2016 Oscars Preview: 88th Academy Awards
Posted by William on Monday 22nd February 2016
One of the most hotly anticipated events in the film calendar is almost upon us - bring on the 2016 Oscars! We have had the pleasure of working...Read More
Be a TV Extra in Yorkshire
Posted by William on Thursday 28th January 2016
We supply background extras and walk-ons across Yorkshire in paid roles for Film & TV productions. With several TV shows currently filming...Read More
Let's Talk: Casting The Danish Girl
Posted by William on Monday 11th January 2016
When we began casting The Danish Girl, we were privileged to once again be working on a film with one of our favourite Directors and a stellar...Read More
New Checks Affecting All Extras & SAs
Posted by William on Monday 7th December 2015
From 1st January 2016, any Supporting Artiste supplied to work alongside under 18s on a BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 or Sky production must...Read More
New Police Uniform Scheme for Film & TV Extras
Posted by William on Monday 7th December 2015
Introducing the UK Film and TV Registration Scheme, a new system designed to protect people who own and use police uniforms for film and TV...Read More
Film & TV Extras Open Castings across the UK
Posted by William on Monday 6th July 2015
Uni-versalEXTRAS are holding Open Castings for people to register as Film & TV Extras in various locations across the UK where productions...Read More
Stephen Frears Film about Florence Foster Jenkins
Posted by William on Wednesday 8th April 2015
Uni-versalEXTRAS is holding an Open Casting in London for the new Stephen Frears feature film about the life of Florence Foster Jenkins. If...Read More
Industry Pay Scheme Changes for Film & TV Extras
Posted by William on Thursday 15th January 2015
Some of the industry pay schemes and agreements for background artists, walk-ons and extras have been updated on our website. This article explains...Read More
Acting for Stage & Screen
Posted by Rebecca Felgate on Friday 12th December 2014
"I thought I knew all there was to know about performance, but on accepting a role as an extra in a new film, I quickly realised that I didn't!"...Read More
Have Your Say: Your EXTRAS Profile
Posted by William on Tuesday 11th November 2014
Have you ever wanted to add something to your EXTRAS profile - maybe a skill or wardrobe item you own - but not been able to find the option...Read More
Explained: New 'My Documents' Features
Posted by William on Tuesday 2nd September 2014
Have you visited the My Documents page on your EXTRAS profile yet? There are several reasons why you're going to need to, and this article explains...Read More
No Filming! No Photography!
Posted by William on Tuesday 26th August 2014
A reminder about photography and filming on set... Getting 'Snap Happy' On Set is Strictly Prohibited Unauthorised photography or filming...Read More
Be an Extra in a TV Show in Scotland
Posted by William on Wednesday 6th August 2014
We supply EXTRAS & Supporting Artistes across Scotland and have a new production soon to begin filming in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling. For...Read More
Feature Film in London, Kent & Suffolk
Posted by William on Monday 16th June 2014
Do you have any physical attributes that would help to bring this scene to life? For a major new Feature Film directed by Justin Chadwick...Read More
Welcome to the EXTRAS Blog!
Posted by William on Wednesday 11th June 2014
...the home of Film and TV industry news, gossip, EXTRAS tips, new releases, urgent castings and more! A Blogging Paradise We've been working...Read More
Explained: New Dashboard & Diary
Posted by William on Wednesday 11th June 2014
We've just released the new EXTRAS Dashboard and My Diary features to your profile - here is some guidance on what you can expect from these...Read More