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David Parrott as a medieval fishmonger on set. <br />
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Lights, camera, plankton!<br />
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A crew of fishermen are enjoying unlikely sideline careers as actors in blockbuster films - thanks to their salty sea dog looks.<br />
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The gang's craggy features, big beards and wild hair have helped them bag roles alongside Hollywood A-listers such as Johnny Depp and Charlize Theron.<br />
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As many as 12 weather-beaten fishermen from Weymouth, Dorset, have found success on the big screen since signing up with a casting agency.<br />
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And thanks to their authentic appearances they are regularly snapped by film producers wanting to make nautical scenes more realistic.

BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833)
Pic: SvetlanaSavrasova/BNPS

***Please use full byline***

David Parrott as a medieval fishmonger on set.

Lights, camera, plankton!

A crew of fishermen are enjoying unlikely sideline careers as actors in blockbuster films - thanks to their salty sea dog looks.

The gang's craggy features, big beards and wild hair have helped them bag roles alongside Hollywood A-listers such as Johnny Depp and Charlize Theron.

As many as 12 weather-beaten fishermen from Weymouth, Dorset, have found success on the big screen since signing up with a casting agency.

And thanks to their authentic appearances they are regularly snapped by film producers wanting to make nautical scenes more realistic.