What Happens Behind the Scenes of Coronation Street
Laura Jackson, an extra on the show, shared secrets about the set, including rules on tattoos and jewelry.
The atmosphere on set is inclusive, with extras eating with the main cast, and some hidden filming tricks.
Laura said, 'You can't have visible tattoos. It depends on the scene. For example, as a nurse, I wore minimal jewelry.'
Laura has piercings, so she had to remove her earrings and necklace for filming to look realistic.
Laura Jackson is an extra on Coronation Street and shared behind-the-scenes secrets.
Everything on set is about realism, with no visible tattoos, false nails, or false eyelashes in some roles.
Laura revealed she's a huge Corrie fan and shared her first day on set.
Laura said, 'I was brought up watching Coronation Street, so it was familiar. My first day on set was 'wow, I've made it''.
Being on set changed Laura's opinion of the show for the better, showing the level of detail that goes into making it.
Laura said Tina O'Brien, who plays Sara Platt, is 'absolutely lovely'.
At the ITV Studios Manchester, they don't always have a food truck, but the main cafe is open to everyone on set.
When the canteen is open, extras and main cast can eat together, making everyone feel included.
As an extra, Laura feels important because she helps make the scene look realistic.
Laura has spoken to Tina O'Brien in the canteen and finds her to be a lovely person, making the set feel inclusive.
There's no separation in the canteen, and everyone is equal, making the experience enjoyable for Laura.