ASPIRING actors in Greater Manchester are getting the chance to be involved in a number of film and television productions being filmed across the region.

Uni-versalEXTRAS, a Pinewood Studios based casting agency are heading to Manchester on the lookout for supporting artistes to join their books for feature film and television work.

An open casting event will take place at The Studio Manchester in Lever Street, on January 27, 10am until 4pm.

The event is free to attend and any roles obtained are paid work. Any person attending must be over 16.5 years old with the right to work in the UK.

Amy Leyshon, events co-ordinator said: ‘We work on the biggest and best feature films and have provided supporting artists for numerous projects including, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Justice League, Kingsman: The Golden Circle and Paddington 2. We have some exciting projects coming up in and around Manchester so are looking for people to come and register to work as a supporting artist with us. We look forward to meeting everyone.”

For more information contact Uni-versalEXTRAS on its Facebook page: facebook.com/events/166363254093317/