SHAYNE Ward has revealed exactly how Channel 5 bosses cast extras ahead of the return of The Good Ship Murder.
The popular crime drama is back with a festive Christmas special and a new series with 40-year-old Shayne reprising his role as Jack Grayling.
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Set on a real ship, the crew – who Shayne admitted was suffering from seasickness – enlists passengers in the filming.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, the former X Factor winner explained: “People come onto the ship who recognize the ship and say, 'We took the opportunity to book the same thing in the hope we'd see the same film.' become'.” And then they become part of the show.
“So we basically invite people. What was great this time was that we also had little leaflets with a barcode.”
“You just scan the barcode and enter your name if you want to be an extra.
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“So there were so many spectators who were waiters, police officers and maybe a thief dressed up for the Christmas special.”
The TV star added: “What I particularly liked was when I met her I thought, 'Don't tell anyone you're in it until they actually watch it and then they're like, ah'.”
The real boat, called MSC Virtuosa, sets sail from Southampton every month.
The impressive ship has ten restaurants, 21 bars and 5 swimming pools.
Antonio Paradiso, MSC Cruises' managing director for the UK and Ireland, previously said on the cruise ship's website: “This new series with Channel 5 will bring the splendor of MSC Virtuosa into living rooms across the country, giving viewers a glimpse into life on board “Our world-class ships.
“Audiences will be captivated not only by The Good Ship Murder's exciting plot, but also by its impressive and innovative array of features that will appeal to guests of all ages.”
The festive episode of The Good Ship Murder airs on Wednesday December 18 at 9pm on Channel 5 and My5.
Cast and plot of The Good Ship Murder
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- Catherine Tyldesley as Kate Woods
- Shayne Ward as Jack Grayling
- Claire Sweeney as Beverley Carnell
- Geoffrey Breton as Piers de Vreese
- Jane Slavin as Paulette
- Tommaso Basili as Nero De Wolfe
- Olivia Marie Fearn as Cecile Ray
- Cosh Omar as Chafiq Harrak
- Olivia Fenton as Ella Jones
- Manuel Cauchi as Luca Di Marco
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“The Good Ship Murder” follows former detective Jack Grayling as he lives his best life as an entertainer on a cruise ship.
There he meets First Officer Kate Woods, a woman in a man's world who has a lot to prove.
Life on the ship is exciting and glamorous, but beneath the surface lie jealousies, rivalries and deep rifts.
Things take a turn for the worst when the ship docks at its first port of call and a passenger is found murdered.
This tragedy is followed by more murders and the unlikely duo Jack and Kate must join forces to solve the mysteries.
