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How I was cast as a Bond Girl in Monaco! My story as a Supporting Artist with Pinewood Studios based extras casting agency
24 Jun 2016

My Story: Being a Bond Girl in Monaco

How I was cast as a Bond Girl in Monaco! My story as a Supporting Artist with Pinewood Studios based extras casting agency, Uni-versal Extras.
We have made essential updates to your Extras 'My Documents' page. This EXTRAS Blog article explains these changes and how they affect you.
30 May 2016

Important Updates to My Documents

We have made essential updates to your Extras 'My Documents' page. This EXTRAS Blog article explains these changes and how they affect you.
Uni-versal Extras are soon casting a major blockbuster film in Scotland. Want to get paid as a film extra in Edinburgh and Glasgow? Register today!
18 Apr 2016

Blockbuster Film Casting in Edinburgh & Glasgow

Uni-versal Extras are soon casting a major blockbuster film in Scotland. Want to get paid as a film extra in Edinburgh and Glasgow? Register today!
Not sure how you get booked as a film & TV extra with Universal Extras? This EXTRAS Blog post explains the Extras Casting Process in detail.
01 Apr 2016

Explained: Extras Casting Process

Not sure how you get booked as a film & TV extra with Universal Extras? This EXTRAS Blog post explains the Extras Casting Process in detail.
Want to be a TV extra in Manchester and Cheshire? Universal Extras is soon to be a Casting for a new BBC TV production in Manchester.
24 Mar 2016

TV Extras Casting in Manchester

Want to be a TV extra in Manchester and Cheshire? Universal Extras is soon to be a Casting for a new BBC TV production in Manchester.
The Oscars are almost here as we approach the 88th Academy Awards! We take a look at some of the 2016 nominations for productions that involved Uni-versal EXTRAS casting agency.
22 Feb 2016

2016 Oscars Preview: 88th Academy Awards

The Oscars are almost here as we approach the 88th Academy Awards! We take a look at some of the 2016 nominations for productions that involved…
Uni-versal Extras are currently casting extras in Yorkshire (Sheffield and Leeds) for a number of TV shows. Want to be a TV extra in Yorkshire? Join today.
28 Jan 2016

Be a TV Extra in Yorkshire

Uni-versal Extras are currently casting extras in Yorkshire (Sheffield and Leeds) for a number of TV shows. Want to be a TV extra in Yorkshire? Join…
When we began casting The Danish Girl
11 Jan 2016

Let’s Talk: Casting The Danish Girl

When we began casting The Danish Girl, a Tom Hooper film starring Oscar winning actor Eddie Redmayne, we weren't also expecting a landmark film extras achievement!
From 1st January 2016 any EXTRA or Supporting Artiste supplied to work alongside under 18s on a BBC
07 Dec 2015

New Checks Affecting All Extras & SAs

From 1st January 2016 any EXTRA or Supporting Artiste supplied to work alongside under 18s on a BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 or Sky production…
Film & TV Extras and Supporting Artistes who own

New Police Uniform Scheme for Film & TV Extras

Film & TV Extras and Supporting Artistes who own, travel with and use police uniform for filming will need to register with the UK Film and…
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