It's put up or shut up time

[simpo two]

A friend of mine is an advisor for military film and TV programmes. He sometimes gets asked to provide uniforms and extras for productions, and I must have carelessly mentioned that I wouldn't mind being an extra, if he ever needed one...

Oops! Tomorrow I shall be taking part in a meticulously re-enacted WW1 battle - and whether I shall be British or German, officer or grunt, or live or die is unknown. Even my friend can't say as he's not directing.

So I'm off tonight for a uniform fitting and if you never hear from me again, you will know what happened!


[i]Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye.
Cheerio - here I go - on my way...[/i]

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simpo two said:

A friend of mine is an advisor for military film and TV programmes. He sometimes gets asked to provide uniforms and extras for productions, and I must have carelessly mentioned that I wouldn't mind being an extra, if he ever needed one... Oops! Tomorrow I shall be taking part in a meticulously re-enacted WW1 battle - and whether I shall be British or German, officer or grunt, or live or die is unknown. Even my friend can't say as he's not directing. So I'm off tonight for a uniform fitting and if you never hear from me again, you will know what happened! Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye. Cheerio - here I go - on my way...

They dont like it up em!

Enjoy your self and dont forget the pics

[parrot of doom]

Take some newspapers, magazines, and a bag of food and stuff.

Film work can be very very dull, you'll be sat around most of the day.

[r988]

You have your own tv show next...

[Ricardo G]

r988 said:

You have your own tv show next...

The Simpo Life ???


:P

[mybrainhurts]

simpo two said:

So I'm off tonight for a uniform fitting....

Mmmmm.....nice, get you........

[simpo two]

Thank you luvvies!

I'm back for a bit, having spent two hours in a splendid old barn somewhere in England... but it looks remarkably French. Haven't seen the ruined village yet but I hear it's excellent.

The trousers fit, the boots fit (with some very thick socks), tunic is getting buttons sewn on, helmet is stupid but that's how they were; will do battle with puttees and webbing tomorrow. 6am start At least I know how to use a rifle

So - unto the breach we go chaps - and the remarkable thing is that there's already a cameraderie springing up amongst us, Khaki Devils and rookies alike.

Will be back tomorrow night... hopefully.

[D_Mike]

I have done some extra work in the past... As a student it is pretty good - about £60 for the day, free food and mostly sitting around and chatting. Early start, yes, but at this time of year this is quite pleasant You get to meet some interesting/pretty people too.

[treehack]

over the top men lets give to thre hun

[cotty]

A mate of mine has been an extra in a few films most you cant see him in but you can see him in Love Actually he is the cropped headed guy diving into the buffet in the Christmas Party scene. Hea has also been in the first 2 Star Wars films, episode 1 & 2

[Pigeon]

Any idea what the programme is and when it'll be on? Apart from the fascination of trying to guess which one's you when I've never set eyes on you, WW1 is something of an interest for me.

[shadowninja]

See if you can get a lead actor to admit he was in the SAS and that it really stands for Super Army Soldiers ("Extras" reference for those who haven't a clue what I'm on about.)

simpo two said:

So I'm off tonight for a uniform fitting and if you never hear from me again, you will know what happened!

didn't think snuff movies were legal??

[slikk]

Heh heh.. .. ..enjoy the day, but keep your dignity

[Mr E]

My old grandad was the hangman in a terrible, terrible film made at Dover castle. The "Lady and the Highwayman" I think it was called.

He was also a peasent in the same film. I have a copy somewhere.

Enjoy it mate, sounds like a giggle.

[rooster]

simpo two said:

unto the breach we go chaps

hope you have a pair of underpants and a couple of pencils! essential WW1 equipment according to Blackadder.

[slikk]

rooster said:

simpo two said: unto the breach we go chaps hope you have a pair of underpants and a couple of pencils! essential WW1 equipment according to Blackadder.

er.. .. ..as per the above photo, Gill ?

[rooster]

slikk said:

rooster said: simpo two said: unto the breach we go chaps hope you have a pair of underpants and a couple of pencils! essential WW1 equipment according to Blackadder. er.. .. ..as per the above photo, Gill ?

doooh, as usual too slow!!

>> Edited by rooster on Friday 2nd September 14:16

[gtr-gaz]

Has simpo been declared "missing in action"?

[john75]

gtr-gaz said:

Has simpo been declared "missing in action"?

Had a walk on walk off part in a Hollywood movie myself someyears ago.

[iandbeech]

gtr-gaz said:

Has simpo been declared "missing in action"?

I`ve heard rumours he came to grief when he tripped over a tripod and his subsequent colourful language got him sent off set as he didn`t have a speaking part!