You could become a film star

DO YOU fancy becoming the next James McAvoy or Ewan McGregor? Well, here's your chance!

Harry Potter director Alfonso Cuarón is scouring Scotland to find a teen star for his new blockbuster - and they don't need ANY acting experience.

The Mexican movie mogul wants to recruit a lad of around 16 for the lead part in new flick Any Old Shoe, which is due to start filming here soon. And he's pleaded with the News of the World to help find his star.

Alfonso, 47, said: "We are looking for a teenage boy who can play the lead role of a shepherd. This boy had a very tortured upbringing and carries a secret which he must pass on to the right person."

Alfonso fell in love with Scotland while filming the third Potter flick, Prisoner Of Azkaban, in Glencoe in 2004. The movie mogul - who wrote the new film with son Jonás, 27 - added: "I've always wanted to return here. I love the landscape and the people.

"Scotland is a place like no other. Its strength and rawness, provides the perfect mythical backdrop for my new story."

Last night Kahleen Crawford - the Scottish casting director for the flick - invited any budding actors to apply for the amazing opportunity.

She said: "We are currently looking for a Scottish boy to play the lead in the film, it's a really exciting prospect for a young person. "We're keen to consider boys who have never had any acting experience as well as those who have professional credits - we're open to fresh, raw talent from Scotland.

"We will cast someone who is 16 by April this year or he could be a bit older, but will need to look 14 or 15."

DO you have what it takes to play the lead role?

Email your contact details and a photo to scottishfilm@yahoo.com. Or post them to: Any Old Shoe, News of the World, 5th Floor, Guildhall, 57 Queen Street, Glasgow G1 3EN.

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