Phoenix Rise

Phoenix Rise is a BBC coming-of-age drama being touted as ‘Grange Hill meets The Breakfast Club’. It follows the stories of 6 trouble-making teens – Summer, Billy, Darcy, Khaled, Rani and Leila – thrust together when returning to education after exclusion.

Now finding they are ostracised as outsiders at school, the group form an unlikely bond as they work together to rally back against their reputation as misfits.


Director Claire Tailyour / Karl Neilson
Cast Lauren Corah, Alex Draper, Jayden Hanley, Krish Bassi, Tara Webb, Imogen Baker, et al.
Production Company BBC
Year 2023
Filming location(s) Midlands

TV Extras in the Midlands

Uni-versal Extras provided casting support for the BBC TV series Phoenix Rise in Midlands locations including Bolton and Coventry!

When watching Phoenix Rise, keep your eyes peeled for…

School Kids, Parents, Teachers, Passers-by, A UVE DJ, Doubles for the characters of Tyler and Hazel, & more!

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