Football Film: Extras Wanted

If you're a footie and film fan, then we have the perfect day for you. A British film company is looking for extras to appear in crowd scenes for the film Mike Bassett: England Manager which is shooting in a few weeks at Wembley Stadium. The film is directed by Steve Barron (he of Coneheads and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fame). A comedy, it tells the story of Mike Bassett, played by The Royle Family's Ricky Tomlinson, who is chosen as England Manager by the FA against the express wishes of every football fan in the country. 'It's entirely fictional,' explains Assistant Director Mark Ingram, but he admits that 'it's based on the current situation.' Extras will be required to scream, sing and hurl cries of appreciation or disparagement at a selection of matches recreated on the hallowed Wembley turf - and the eagle-eyed (or binocular-carrying) among them will spot Eric Cantona, Jurgen Klinsmen, Brazil's Ronaldo and other famous footballers in the melee. Not only will there be the chance to see yourself on the big screen when the film is released towards the end of the year, but there will also be prizes to be won over the course of the day including DVDs, a tour of Wembley, your own screen credit and tickets to the premiere. To take part, present yourself at Wembley stadium from 8.00am onward on Wednesday 28 March or Thursday 29 March.