ITV star pays tribute to Brenda Blethyn as mass casting call for Vera issued
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Bay of Fires star Marta Dusseldorp has paid tribute to Vera actress Brenda Blethyn as the record-smashing Australian crime series arrives on ITVX.
Vera is currently in production for series 14 - which is said to be the ITV hit's final season. However, crime fans can get their fix of drama with Bay of Fires, which follows the story of Marta's character Stella moving her family to a remote part of Tasmania which is rife with crime and corruption.
Sharing her thoughts on award-winning actress Brenda who plays DCI Vera Stanhope, Marta shared: "[She's] really popular here in Australia.
"We love Vera in Australia - I don't know why but it just works."
The 51-year-old actress continued: "I believe that British creators and actors and writers do the best crime in the world.
"So when I watch British crime, I'm totally satisfied with the performances, the stories, it always works. It's what you guys are!"
Reflecting on Bay Of Fires securing a spot with ITV following its success on the network ABC, Marta added: "I was trying to find a sweet spot and I'm thrilled it's on ITVX because I do love their streaming service.
"I love their choices - and I think if they're saying that the British people will enjoy it then they will I hope."
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It comes as a massive casting call has been launched for the final series of Vera, with over 30 extras required as filming for the popular drama moves to a new location.
Over a month ago, ITV announced that the 14th series of Vera would be its last, concluding with two feature-length mysteries set to broadcast in early 2025.
A week after fans received the disappointing news that their beloved show was ending, filming commenced in Northumberland, where lead actress Brenda and co-star David Leon were spotted shooting a scene in Cambois.
Since then, the cast and crew have relocated to various locations including Gateshead, Blyth, Ashington, South Shields, Hartlepool and Whitley Bay.
It's now been revealed on social media that Alnwick will be one of the next filming locations, with numerous extras needed as the historic town hosts a staged Pagan parade.
Talent agency Ne14. tv posted a call-out seeking over 30 Asian and Black men aged between 18 and 35.
The post further stated that 30 of the selected men will need to be fitted for costumes prior to the filming date, as they will be 'highlighted' in the parade scene.
Bay of Fires is available to watch on ITVX, with a release date for ITV yet to be confirmed.
