Finally, something I can say I have 20+ years experience in...

Casting agents for the upcoming Lord Of The Rings TV series are on the hunt for people who are short of teeth, have wrinkly skin, and/or have unusual amounts of body hair to play the role of orcs and goblins.

If that sounds like you, you could be headed for stardom as the Auckland-based casting crew put the feelers out.

In a post on their Facebook page, they are looking for...

Short people under 4 foot 12

Tall people over 6 foot 5

Character faces, wrinkles and lots of them please :-)

Androgynous men and women

Hairy hairy people of all ages and ethnicities

Tall, Long Lithe dancers

Circus performers who can juggle, stilt walk!

Stocky mean-looking bikers

Eurasian people of all ages.

Hispanic - Latino, Mexican, South American - HOLA

Red heads all ages, shapes and sizes.

HAIR HAIR HAIR - if you natural red hair, white hair, or lots and lots of freckles.

Head to the BGT website for more info and to apply if you fortunately - or unfortunately - meet the criteria!

