1776: American Independence

From Dash Pictures and National Geographic, 1776: American Independence is a six-part docuseries that re-examines the Revolutionary War through the lens of a gritty, complex civil war.

Moving beyond standard textbook history, the premium drama-documentary explores how the revolution impacted iconic founders, Indigenous communities, enslaved individuals, and women alike.


Production Company Dash Pictures
Year 2026
Filming location(s) Shropshire

📍TV Extras Casting in The Midlands!

Uni-versal Extras provided casting support for the Nat Geo 2026 documentary series 1776: American Independence under the working title of ‘Civil War Recon 😉

Filming for this historical re-enactment series took place in the Midlands location of Ludlow, South Shropshire!

👀 For 1776: American Independence, UVE were delighted to provide…

The roles of King George, Lemuel Haynes, George Washington, Lafayette, Lord Dunmore, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Villagers, Alexander Hamilton, Baron Von Steuben, Charles Cornwallis, John Laurens, Rochambeau – as well as General Background SA’s!

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