Locals encouraged to apply for paid extra roles in crime TV series filming in Kalgoorlie-Boulder this year

A new crime mystery TV series will be filmed in Kalgoorlie-Boulder across June and July and the pre-production team is calling for locals to apply for paid extra roles. The Stan series Two Birds will turn the city into a fictional town called Dugdale, where Constable Izzie Cornwell is pulled into a web of deceit, guilt and danger. Extras co-ordinator Elsie Shaw said the production team wanted to cast extras locally. “We’ll be filming in Kal for about four or five weeks, and we’ll need a lot of extras,” she said. “We’re really keen to cast all local extras there . . . we want to get as many people to apply as we can.” The six-part series will be led by actress Sheridan Smith, supported by Judy Davis and Stephen Peacocke. It will be the first production to utilise the newly built Perth Film Studios. Two Birds is estimated to inject more than $17 million into the WA economy and employ more than 100 West Australian cast and crew. Ms Shaw will host a meet-and-greet extra casting session in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Thursday where those interested can ask questions and receive a hard copy application. She said the extra roles would give people the opportunity to experience a big film set. “It’s a really professional environment with a lot of amazing cast and crew,” she said. “Anyone that’s interested in the industry can get a foot in the door and see what it’s all like.” The extras casting session will be at Goldfields Arts Centre on April 16 from 2pm to 7pm. Extra role expressions of interest can be made here: https://tinyurl.com/bdd3vvby.