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Over the weekend, actor Idris Elba shared a post on Instagram advertising for paid extras for a film he's directing.

It was an open casting call, where people could turn up at any time within a five-hour time slot.

"Even a small part is a start," wrote Elba.

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Turns out quite a few people agreed with him.

As the casting call got underway Monday, people began sharing pictures of the turnout.

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You can see from the video below the sheer volume of people that wanted the chance to be in Elba's film.

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From the looks of it there were so many people the police eventually had to be called.

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Shortly before the casting call was due to end, Elba returned to Instagram to share the following video update.

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In the video, Elba says the response has been unbelievable, and the casting would probably have to be shut down. He gives information on where to send a headshot.

In fairness, who wouldn't want to be in an Idris Elba film?