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

  It’s National Look-Alike Day!   That’s right, April 20th marks a day especially set aside to celebrate doppelgangers – so when...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 we first set out to build an artiste app, our mission was to create something that would make your life easier –...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

  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

It’s May 4th which can only mean one thing, it’s Star Wars day! Believe it or not, I had never seen a single Star Wars film before (I know...Read More

Oscar season is here once again! The ceremony may have been a little later than planned this year, but we couldn’t be more thrilled to join...Read More

As salons reopen this week, it’s more important than ever that your profile pictures are up-to-date. Has your hair suffered in lockdown? Are...Read More

Life has certainly been complicated over the last year, so we’re on a mission to make things a little easier for our amazing supporting artiste!...Read More

While we may be a little late to the St David’s day celebrations, we don’t see any reason why we can’t show our amazing Welsh supporting...Read More

Spring has well and truly sprung (amidst the flurries), and the UK is on the cusp of finally starting to gain a bit of normality. There seems...Read More

We are delighted to announce that the UVE Artiste App — available free for iOS and Android — is now available to download from the Google...Read More

Long, short, spikey, sleek, smooth, curly, straight, black, brown, red, pink, blonde? Whatever hairstyle you are rocking, we want to see it....Read More

Here at Uni-versal Extras we are proud of the way we communicate with our superlative artistes. As an agency, we are constantly looking to improve...Read More

Basic Disclosure Certificates or DBS checks are becoming increasingly used by the film and TV industries. In this blog we look at how to upload...Read More

ITV rates increased from January 2021! Check out the changes below and see how much you could earn on productions using ITV rates this year. New...Read More