Dad's Army film extras stand to attention in front of big screen

Movie lovers were in for a treat when these soldiers stood to attention outside Birstall's cinema last week.
ll
l

But the men and women in military dress were not members of the armed forces. They were extras from the new Dad’s Army film.

The Leeds actors, who play members of the movie’s Home Guard Unit, performed drills outside the Showcase Cinema on Gelderd Road.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

They appeared in full costume as they paraded to fans outside, before marching into the cinema with popcorn in hand.

For the release of the Dadâ¬"s Army film on February 5,  the Home Guard unit ⬠who are extras in the Dadâ¬"s Army film at the Showcase Cinema in their full uniform.For the release of the Dadâ¬"s Army film on February 5,  the Home Guard unit ⬠who are extras in the Dadâ¬"s Army film at the Showcase Cinema in their full uniform.
For the release of the Dadâ¬"s Army film on February 5, the Home Guard unit ⬠who are extras in the Dadâ¬"s Army film at the Showcase Cinema in their full uniform.

Mark Barlow, general manager of UK Theatres at Showcase Cinemas said: “In advance of the release of Dad’s Army, we were delighted to invite the WR28 Home Guard unit to the Showcase Cinema de Lux in Birstall.

“Appearing in their full uniform, they put on a great display for guests by performing various drills both inside and outside the cinema. As they are extras in the film and local to the cinema, it was fantastic to have them here to bring Dad’s Army to life.”

The new film is based on the BBC Sitcom set during the Second World War.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Mirfield brothers Alex and Ben Williams are among its all-star cast, which includes Catherine Zeta-Jones, Toby Jones and Bill Nighy.

For the release of the Dadâ¬"s Army film on February 5,  the Home Guard unit ⬠who are extras in the Dadâ¬"s Army film at the Showcase Cinema in their full uniform.For the release of the Dadâ¬"s Army film on February 5,  the Home Guard unit ⬠who are extras in the Dadâ¬"s Army film at the Showcase Cinema in their full uniform.
For the release of the Dadâ¬"s Army film on February 5, the Home Guard unit ⬠who are extras in the Dadâ¬"s Army film at the Showcase Cinema in their full uniform.

Ben appears as a rascal-like runner for the character of spiv Private Joe Walker while Alex plays a scamp, going about his mischief.

Dad’s Army will be screened at Showcase Cinema de Lux from Friday.

For more information and to book tickets, visit www.showcasecinemas.co.uk