Hollywood heart-throb Brad Pitt is to film off Falmouth next month - and local residents are being given the chance to appear as extras in the movie.

He is filming World War Z, a tale of a global battle against zombies.

It is believed the filming will take place during Falmouth Week, between August 6 and August 14, and will include some shots aboard ship.

There will be open casting sessions at Truro School this weekend for anyone aged over 16.

The sessions will take place between 10am and 5pm each day.