BOSS artists for Magnafi

Local production company Magnafi have worked with global brands like Missguided, Very, Bloom & Wild and Trip Advisor. With the tagline 'Capture Your Audience' the company used our BOSS artists to shoot this promotional video.

In the video you will see BOSS adults Antonia Whitehead, Martin Cooper, Lucy Barker, Steven Norman, Barney Morris, Vanessa Kuyoro, Gagan Chinna, Eronwon Uyi, Charlie Watson, Georgia Gagen, Sandra Graham, Charlotte Lancaster, Abi Howard, Tasneem Grace and Barry Worthington. We also had two of our BOSS Juniors in the video: Indiyana Loftus and Francesca Sullivan Bowman.

See our website now for booking information.

BOSS Extras in Emmerdale dementia special

In a special episode of Emmerdale, we saw life from the point of view of Ashley, who suffers from dementia. Throughout the episode we learn how confusing life can be for someone who has the disease, and as Ashley walks through the town centre he bumps into one of our BOSS extras, Leah Mackay. See Leah's booking information on our website.

DONT MISS: The Witness for the Prosecution

Starring Kim Catteral, this thrilling BBC drama based on an Agatha Christie book tells the story of a man who is accused of killing his wife in order to gain her wealth.

As well as the SATC star, our BOSS artists feature in the programme. Stuart Olney has a dialogue part as Mr. Peete, Richard Higginson plays Christine's lover, John Hilton as court walk on, Steve Goodman plays a double and Margaret Devine plays Kim Catteral's double.

Look out for the episode which airs on Boxing Day at 9pm.

BOSS Actors for Betfred

In this series of new ads from Betfred, spot our BOSS actors in the 'Betfred Academy.' Watching the big game and working out at the gym, the team get caught out asking 'What does the gaffer (Stuart Pearce) know?' See James Mearns, Phil McGuinness and Simon Cooper in the squad. Visit our website for booking information

Keep an eye on our Facebook page to see the behind the scenes clip later this week.

BOSS Extras in the latest episode of Sunny D on BBC Three

With the sitcom grabbing attention from critics for its pertinent take on the life of a thirty-something still living with his parents in modern Britain, Sunny D is a fast-paced comedy you won't want to miss. Dane Baptiste, the first black British person to be nominated at the Edinburgh comedy awards, is the brains behind the show as as well as the main character.

In this scene, BOSS Extra Gary Parkinson sits next to Dane on the bus, with Sarah and George Mills as the couple arguing, contrasting with Ellis and Kyah's role as a twosome kissing. The other passengers on the BOSS bus might look a little familiar too!

See booking information for all our BOSS artists now.

BOSS Extras in BAE's latest video about their academy

BAE systems have opened an Academy for Skills and Knowledge at their military base in Lancashire! Bringing more opportunities to the region, the academy will train graduates and apprentices.

The introduction to the video features our BOSS extras. See booking information on our website now.

BOSS Extras in Close to the Enemy

We are completely gripped by this BBC drama and love spotting our BOSS extras in the programme. Last week's episode began with a long panning shot, showing lots of our artists in their amazing period costumes. See our website for booking information.

Vegas awaits with Betfred and BOSS model Euclides

We like the look of Betfred airways in the new ad from the British bookmaker, which has its HQ in Warrington. BOSS model Euclides appears in the advertisement, in a retro sweater vest, scrolling through the online fruit machines. Book us in for a flight to Vegas! 

BOSS extras check-in for Coronation Street

Team BOSS are regulars at one of our favourite soaps, Coronation Street, and we get excited every time we see them on the iconic programme.

Just before this cliffhanger, spot our Management Board Actress Charley Lynn at the airport, as well as a few other members of the BOSS family. 

Dany for Primula Cheese

We can always find time for a treat, so we love Primula's 'Little Moments of Big Flavour' campaign featuring BOSS extra Dany Rogers.

See Dany's full profile now.

#LittleMoments

We're moving...

…and we wouldn’t want you to miss us! While we couldn't bring ourselves to leave our Northern Quarter home, we’re heading to a new office, closer to even more burger joints and badly lit bars. 

Pop round for a brew at our brand new building from Monday 21st November 2016 - 33 Turner Street, Manchester, M4 1DW – we’ll put the kettle on!

You can still catch us on our regular email addresses and phone number. 

5 alternative Christmas films to watch now

If you're thinking that it's far too early to see Christmas trees in shop windows and festive ads on TV, here are some films to watch now that will take the edge off that sickly sweet Christmas spirit.

1. Krampus
A boy who has a bad Christmas ends up accidentally summoning a festive demon into his family home.

2. Die Hard 
John McClane, officer of the NYPD, tries to save his wife and several others that are taken hostage at a Christmas party by German terrorist Hans Gruber.

3. The Nightmare Before Christmas
Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn't quite understand the concept.

4. Gremlins 
A boy inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town.

5. Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale

In the depths of the Korvatunturi Mountains, 486 metres deep, lies the closest ever guarded secret of Christmas. The time has come to dig it up! This Christmas everyone will believe in Santa Claus. 

Liverpool One Christmas Ad 2016

Forget John Lewis! We are all about Liverpool One's latest Christmas ad featuring our BOSS extras Zdenko, Charlotte and Jodie. See booking information on our website. 

Five Iconic Extras

At BOSS Casting HQ, we always have our eye on the background, checking on what the extras in every scene get up to. Famous and infamous, here are out top five most iconic extras.

1. Donald Trump,  Home Alone 2: Escape to New York

He doesn't help a lost minor alone in New York...we should have known.

2. Jessie Heiman, 'The Background Nerd'

Photos: Cracked 

He's the go-to guy for the geeky look. Have you spotted him anywhere else? 

3. Robin Williams, Friends 

We'll always remember his totally OTT and fantastic cameo in this episode. 

4. Eddie, Frasier

AKA Moose, earned a total of $10,000 dollars per episode!

5. Clumsy Storm Trooper, Star Wars

Maybe the most well-known extra of all time. Ouch!

For information about our BOSS extras, visit our website.

Manchester's Oldest Extra?

Happy birthday to the oldest extra on BOSS Casting's books! Eric Cantor is 92 years old today. Look out for him in the next series of Car Share.

See our website for booking details and more info about out BOSS extras.

Check out this AMAZING shot from recent filming of the latest Agatha Christie drama, 'The Witness for the Prosecution' featuring lots of our Boss bodies! 

I spot Mark Braithwaite with the bicycle!

Full story/pictures via the Liverpool Echo below;

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/liverpool-transformed-1920s-london-filming-11862850

Check out this snap of Liam Byrne and James Nesbit from filming back in March! Liam played the role of Angies hot American cousin! 

Don't forget new series Paranoid starts tonight! We had lots of background artists out on this - keep your eyes peeled for some familiar faces!

Don't forget that new drama National Treasure starts tonight, starring Robbie Coltrane! We had a few of our background artists out filming on this back in February and March - including Mason Adams who was the taxi driver for Robbie's character!

Check out three of our Boss ladies (Emma Eckton, Tanya Weekes and Emma Fairclough) in this advert for Hammonds Furniture!

Happy Friday Y'all! 
We're holding a Macmillan Coffee morning next Friday 16th Sept and would love to invite all our Boss registered artists to drop in! You're absolutely welcome to bring your own bakes to add to our cake table and help us raise some money!

Who caught Our Girl last night? Within the first 20 minutes I spotted so many super dapper Boss guys and girls! Check out these wonderful snaps from last nights show and a couple from filming earlier this year!

Who caught our gorgeous hens on last nights episode of Corrie?

Wiping our tears! The gorgeous Michael Heaven came to say Goodbye this afternoon as he jets off to New York tomorrow to start up the American branch of his office! SO jealous but so sad :(

You can catch Michael in the upcoming second series of Car Share! Due to air Spring 2017.

"I see Cops" 

Check out Sasha's second part at Kylie's Funeral on Mondays episode of Coronation Street!

Don't know about anyone else, but I LOVE the idea of Beyonce playing at my funeral! 

‪#‎CoronationStreet‬ ‪#‎Corrie‬ ‪#‎BossArmy‬

Who caught Coronation Street last night? I spied Sasha Peake as The Platt's Family Liaison Officer! Get ready to spot more of her in coming episodes!

Congrats Sasha!

A Wednesday Treat! 

We had a lovely surprise visit from the wonderful Dany Rogers today. She was bringing in her DBS for us to scan. If any of our artists still don't have their DBS certificate, remember to apply online ASAP!

www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Basic Disclosure Online! Give us a call at the office if you have any questions 0161 237 0101

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN***

Here at Boss HQ, we love hearing about the nice little things that happen on set. Whether someone has set off 4 hours early to make sure they missed the traffic, or that an artist has gone the extra mile on set. Whatever it is, it brightens our sometimes stressful days!

Nominations are now open for Extra of the Month! If you notice a fellow Boss artist going the extra mile on set, let us know by dropping an email to Robyn@bosscasting.co.uk

Include their name and what they've done to impress you. Keep it secret! This isn't a popularity contest, merely a chance for the unsung heros of the TV world to get their recognition.

SO. MUCH. FUN!

Check out our furry guys working at CBBC on Saturday at Media City UK!!

Look whats back!! We're so excited for the return of ITV hit series 'Cold Feet'! 
We had loads of extras on this series plus a few cheeky featured parts too!‪#‎ColdFeet‬ ‪#‎ITV‬ ‪#‎comedy‬

Our lovely Cath swung by set this morning to say hello in a very grey City centre! 40x Boss guys and girls raring to go! 

Smash it today guys!

EXTRA OF THE MONTH ***MAY EDITION****

Congratulations to Carl Learmond and Emma Fairclough, May's winners of Extra of the Month!

Congratulations Carl! The lovely Carl has been with us since March 2011! He has done all sorts of jobs, from photographic, general extra work all the way to some crackin' walk on 3's and dialogue roles. He recently played the photographer at Carla's wedding for Coronation Street. Carl is on our management actors board, a very talented actor but isn't snobby about work available ‪#‎perfect‬ ! He is polite, always punctual and generally one of our faves! Well done, Carl!

Congrats Emma! I can't believe Emma only joined us at Boss in January this year! Seems like time has shot by and she has done LOADS of jobs! Emma gets picked up on every job we suggest her for. She's got a fab look, a great attitude and a lovely personality, a winning combo! 

Although Emma has only been with us 6 months, she has definitely shown herself to be a stand out artist with her head screwed on which is why we agreed she deserved extra of the month! Wonderful!

The heatwave has definitely been with us this past week guys, remember your 'Boss Bag' for jobs should include a bottle of water, sun tan lotion and a hat if you're outdoors at this time of year. Our poor Richard learnt the hard way and is now nursing a burnt face and neck from checking in on set yesterday!!

Lots of love, Robyn, Rhiannon, Rich and Cath xx

TONIGHT! 

Make sure to watch 'Reg' on BBC1 at 9pm

Boss had loads of artists out on this series which depicts the true story of Reg Keys, (played by Tim Roth) who stood against the Prime Minister, Tony Blair in his Sedgefield constituency in the 2005 election. Keys fought for justice for his son, Lance Corporal Tom Keys, who was one of six British Red Caps killed when a mob descended on a police station in Majar al-Kabir in June 2003.

Throw back Thursday! ‪#‎tbt‬

Look what I uncovered from way back in 2014! Cath and I visiting our lovely (slightly heavier) Richard on set at The Village! Rich was their crowd 2nd for 3 months!

Well, I certainly know who to call if I ever need legal aid! Check out our 'Platt Lawyers' in this weeks Coronation Street episodes! All the Platt's had Boss "Lawyers"! Saqab for David, Kelly for Gail, Alexander for Sarah and yet to come, is the fierce Julie Mellor for Kylie!

‪#‎BossArmy‬

"It's Wednesday! The most overlooked day of the week"

Check out our Boss lot in the NEW Aunt Bessie's TVC! Ben Davis and Jonathan Ferryman as the runners at the beginning and loads of extras in the final dinner scene! Good Stuff! 

‪#‎auntbessies‬ ‪#‎bossarmy‬ ‪#‎itswednesday‬ ‪#‎happyhumpday‬

Whilst watching Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle on Monday this week, I spotted our Boss beauties Hayley Edwards and Abid Pervez during the 'Phoenix Nights LIVE' clips at the end. We absolutely LOVED working on this production with Peter and the gang for Comic Relief!

(Hayley is the terrified blonde lady with the guillotine and Abid has the fake beard on behind Peter at the end.)

Who has been watching The Five on Sky1? Check out these snaps of our gorgeous Laurie Cabbin playing her featured part and on screen Momma, Sharon Stanton. 

Congrats both!

Can't wait for Series 5 of Scott and Bailey to start tonight at 9pm on ITV! Check out this little snap of Cath and I with our Boss boys on set last year!

Home Fires, Series 2

Check out this screen shot from ITV's recent 'First Look' clip of Home Fires, Series 2.

Featuring our lovely guys, David Riley and Ray Mould!

Remington - Beard Boss

Check out the above ad for Remington's new product, 'Beard Boss'. Featuring all Boss background and our wonderful David Ellis as the wicked Boss! 

Check out Peter Cadman in Friday 8th January's Coronation Street as Keith the Bouncer! Congratulations Peter!!! 

We're back!! Hope you've all had a wonderful break over the Holidays and are ready to jump straight back in! 

In the theme of New Year, check out these screen shots from the NEW First Choice TVC featuring Joe Felix as the Florist. Congrats!