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Uni-versal Extras want to know about your unique skills! However obscure
19 Aug 2021

We want to know about your Unique Skills!

Uni-versal Extras want to know about your unique skills! However obscure, however wacky, adding your skills to your profile can really make your Extras profile stand…
August is finally here and it's also the birth month for some of Hollywood's greatest and best-known actors. Do you share one of these famous birthdays? Let us know in the comments!
01 Aug 2021

Celebrity Birthdays in August!

August is finally here and it's also the birth month for some of Hollywood's greatest and best-known actors. Do you share one of these famous birthdays?…
Our Jobs Board allows Extras and Supporting Artists to apply for roles that they feel they are suitable for. Updated weekly
29 Jul 2021

Jobs Board FAQs!

Our Jobs Board allows Extras and Supporting Artists to apply for roles that they feel they are suitable for. Updated weekly, the Jobs Board is filled…
As of 19th July
19 Jul 2021

What to Expect on Set after Freedom Day

As of 19th July, all COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in England, with the other home nations soon to follow suit. So whether you're excited about…
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06 Jul 2021

Our Surveys Have Had a Makeover!

At Uni-versal Extras, we've been busy adding exciting updates to our survey system to continue on our communications update journey. Find out all you need to…
As the summer break approaches for UK students
01 Jul 2021

Students: Register with Uni-versal Extras this Summer!

As the summer break approaches for UK students, why not spend your summer on set? Register with Uni-versal Extras today for your chance to be a…
Father's Day is this Sunday
18 Jun 2021

Our Father’s Day Film Choice: The Father

Father's Day is this Sunday, and what better way to bond with your dad than watching a film together? Find out why Oscar winner, The Father,…
June is Pride Month
11 Jun 2021

Celebrating Pride Month

June is Pride Month, so what better time to look back on some of your wonderful productions that shine the light on important topics within the…
Cruella is one of the first feature films that has had a cinema release since the cinema industry has reopened. Uni-versal extras supplied extras and casting support for Cruella in London
08 Jun 2021

Let’s Discuss Cruella!

Cruella is one of the first feature films that has had a cinema release since the cinema industry has reopened. Uni-versal extras supplied extras and casting…
The 2021 BAFTA TV Awards were held last night and we're honoured to have supplied TV extras and supporting artists for some of the top productions that were nominated at this year's awards.
07 Jun 2021

The BAFTA Television Awards 2021

The 2021 BAFTA TV Awards were held last night and we're honoured to have supplied TV extras and supporting artists for some of the top productions…
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