Feature film casting call

Honeytrap is a new urban feature film inspired by true events. The film looks at gang culture from the perspective of a teenage girl and is set to shoot in London this summer.

Candid Casting are currently looking for a young Afro-Caribbean actress to play the lead role:

Honeytrap is written and directed by Rebecca Johnson who was named one of Screen International’s ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ in 2009 and has been making films looking at aspects of life in Brixton for the last 10 years.

All applications must be received by 26th May.

In The Flesh to return for second series

BBC Three is to make an extended second series of Dominic Mitchell’s zombie drama, In The Flesh, following the successful three-part serial earlier this year.

Series two revisits the cauldron of Roarton where the living and the undead have reached a fragile peace. Luke Newberry will return as Kieran who,  after the shocking events of series one, is hoping to get on with his second life, but the arrival of new and explosive characters throws those plans into disarray. Battle lines are drawn and all will be judged.

Writer Dominic Mitchell says: “I am absolutely delighted and thrilled to be given this fantastic opportunity to continue exploring the characters and world of In The Flesh.”

Zai Bennett, Controller of BBC Three, says: “In The Flesh was a fantastically original and engaging drama for BBC Three. I'm delighted Dominic and the team will be able to tell more stories from the riveting characters and engaging world they created.”

In The Flesh is made by BBC Drama Production North. It will  film later this year and transmit in 2014 on BBC Three.

What We Did On Our Holiday casting news

Principal photography begins on new British family comedy, What We Did on Our Holiday, on the 17th June on location in Scotland.

What We Did on Our Holiday stars some of Britain’s best-loved acting talent including Billy Connolly, Rosamund Pike, David Tennant, Ben Miller and Amelia Bullmore.

Playing the three young children of Doug (Tennant) and Abi (Rosamund Pike) are:

Rising star 11 year old Emilia Jones (represented by ARG Talent) who played Alice in Channel 4's Utopia and was recently seen in an episode of Doctor Who. Emilia played Young Fiona in Shrek in the West End and is the daughter of singer and TV presenter Aled Jones.

The film also introduces newcomer Harriet Turnbull, and  Bobby Smalldridge as Mickey in his first feature film role. Bobby played Small Boy in Billy Eliot in the West End and recently filmed an episode of Miss Marple.

The film, produced by Origin Pictures and BBC Films has received support from the National Lottery through Creative Scotland and will be shooting on location across Glasgow and the Highlands.

The latest offering from the creators of BBC hit comedy Outnumbered, What We Did on Our Holiday is described as a heart-warming and uplifting comedy, telling the story of an ordinary family trying to survive in extraordinary circumstances.

Written and directed by the co-creators of Outnumbered, Guy Jenkin and Andy Hamilton, the film is produced by award-winning Producer David M Thompson alongside Dan Winch in his first Producer role.

Here's the synopsis:
Doug and Abi are taking their three children on a trip to Scotland for a big family gathering. They are in the midst of a difficult divorce, and have asked the kids to keep it a secret from their extended family. But as the inevitable feuds kick in, a completely unexpected turn of events involving the children causes further tensions to rise to the surface. And with the repercussions that ensue - hilarious and emotional in equal measure - the family are forced to put aside their differences and work together or else risk losing what they hold most dear. 

What We Did on Our Holiday is scheduled for a 2014 release.