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Corrie Extra: Behind-the-Scenes Secrets Revealed!
7 Jun
Summary
- Extras are forbidden from approaching main cast members.
- Talking on set is prohibited due to microphone sensitivity.
- Fake food and drink on set, like 'red wine', can taste unpleasant.
A Coronation Street extra has revealed strict behind-the-scenes protocols for supporting artists on the long-running ITV soap. These rules are in place to maintain the illusion of authenticity on the famous Weatherfield set.
One significant directive for extras is the prohibition of approaching or interacting with the principal cast members. This is a standard practice enforced by agencies booking background talent for the show.
Furthermore, absolute silence is mandatory during filming. Any background chatter from extras can be picked up by sensitive microphones, potentially compromising entire scenes and requiring costly retakes.
Beyond these regulations, the extra also shared some candid observations about the filming process itself. These included the awkwardness of club or party scenes being filmed without any music and the notably unpleasant taste of certain prop foods and beverages used on set.
