Inside the world of film extras in West Cork: The locals starring in Hollywood movie Jimmy

From early call times to curlers and camaraderie, Cork’s film extras reveal the fun, reality and dreams behind Hollywood glamour

Extras in the film 'Jimmy' having their costumes checked in the line up before they go on set and filming starts. Pictures: Neil Michael.

“A spare pair of knickers and two bras.”

This is what one female extra blurts out to the shocked laughter of everyone around her when asked if she had everything she needs for a day’s filming.