Knightley Movie Bosses Accused of Underpaying Extras

Movie union chiefs in Britain have hit out at bosses of Keira Knightley'snew film Anna Karenina, accusing them of underpaying extras.

The actress has teamed up with her Atonement director Joe Wright to play the lead in a big screen reimagining of Leo Tolstoy's epic novel.

very disappointed with the wage and adds, On this film the extras' fees - even at the correct rate - would not be more than one per cent of the entire budget

Film chiefs at Working Title are reportedly paying extras in the movie $160 (£100) a day in a deal agreed under the terms of a Film Artistes Association (Faa) agreement between Bectu, the entertainment union, andProducers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT).Read more Female First uk

Keira Knightley Feels Lucky To Work With Wright Again

Keira Knightley has revealed that she feels 'lucky' to be working with director Joe Wright once again.

The actress is set to star in his new movie Anna Karenina, a third movie project that will have work on in recent years.

Wright made his directorial debut with Pride and Prejudice, in which Knightley played Elizabeth Bennett. She went on to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her performance.

The then teamed up again for the adaptation of Atonement, which also starred James McAvoy.And Knightley is pleased to be working with Wright again.

Speaking to the Press Association the actress said: "I'm very lucky. I'm about to start Anna Karenina with Joe in a week and we've done two other films and about three adverts together so it's like going back to family, it's lovely."

Knightley has been on the festival circuit promoting her new movie A Dangerous Method, which sees her work with director David Cronenberg and actors Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender.

She has also completed work on Seeking a Friend for the End of the World.(Female First uk)