Nicola (21) and Mary Ellen (18) Murphy have been fans of the fanta- sy author for years and last week they became the first two of more than a thousand people who had been work- ing as extras on the film to be called back for a second stint.
The two had already been in the UK filming for a couple of days, but when a call came from Pratchett’s personal assistant, Rob Wilkins, to say that there were some people the director particularly wanted to see back, they were delighted.
“We were really delighted because Terry Pratchett is very hands-on in this film and we discovered we were asked back before anyone else,” said Nicola.
Nicola – who is studying folk thea-
tre in Tralee – and her sister, Mary Ellen – who hopes to be accepted in the Galway Film and TV course – were rubbing shoulders with some serious names in the world of film.
Among the stars of production are Sean Austin of Lord of the Rings fame, David Jason, aka Dellboy, and sere etieas
‘“They’re all nice to us, especially Sean, he was fabulous, always mak- ing jokes and talking to the extras and the crew,” said Nicola.
The sisters will be in Guildford for five days filming crowd scenes and riot scenes in the fictional Ankh- morpork City.
Mary Ellen will also be hoping to hear from the CAO that she has been successful in a second round offer on the Galway course.
‘“That’s the one I really want, but I have other options and I’ve looked at other courses. But for now, I’m really looking forward to a second chance at this film’’, she said.