That Actor – Richard Morris

When is an extra not an extra? I received an e-mail the other day looking for an extra to fly from Norwich (my local airport) to Dublin and return with an offer of a small payment for the work.

There was no website associated with the e-mail address so I e-mailed them to ask for more details of what they required and what the work was to be – promotional, film, TV, etc. – but received no reply so I chose not to turn up on spec.

It transpires that this was in fact Flybe simply seeking to boost traffic numbers to avoid a £280,000 penalty. Full story on the BBC’s News website here »

Just a quick update on my last news item: the working title of the short film is “Match”. You can also catch up on news about the film’s production on Sherri Lombardelli’s blog.

I am taking a part as a supporting actor in a short film to be shot in Nottingham, playing the role of the lead character’s father. The director is Sherri Lombardelli who I have not worked with before and the role will be partly improvised so it should be a fun challenge.

Filming is due to take place later this month: watch for a short clip on this site when the film is released.