Do you know someone who is 4ft 5-inches, boasts a 41 waist, and is free on 29 August to hop on a plane over to Ireland?
Now, this may not be strictly Manchester-related news and it’s definitely not for everyone, but this is an undeniably great opportunity for someone to get themselves involved with if they just so happen to fit the bill.
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia will be filming an episode of the new series in the Irish capital of Dublin, and the show’s creators need someone to stand in for 76-year-old Danny DeVito’s character of Frank “The Warthog” Reynolds, reports BelfastLive.
The smash-hit American sitcom started airing all the way back in 2005, and has since gone onto span 14 seasons.
It also stars Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, Glenn Howertin, and Kaitlin Olson.
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If you’ve never seen the show, DeVito’s character of Frank was introduced in the second season and is the legal father of characters Dennis and Dee. He used to be a successful businessman with a long history of illegal operations and dealings with sordid characters, but chose to abandon that life and redeem himself after leaving his “whore wife”, going on to embrace his “feral” nature and describes himself as “fringe class”.
It’s a pretty iconic and instantly-recognisable character to say the list.
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Show creators need someone to stand in for 76-year-old Danny DeVito’s character of Frank “The Warthog” Reynolds / Credit: FX
Calling all budding body doubles, casting company MovieExtras.ie said: “Yes, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia are coming to Ireland – and we need a Danny DeVito Double.
“Shooting is this Sunday 29 August, and the location is Dublin.
“Height: 4ft5, Large, Waist pant 41 [so] if you know anyone that could work, please share.”
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Show creator Rob McElhenney has recently confirmed the title of the upcoming season 15 premiere of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – ‘2020: A Year In Review’ – and FX has already commissioned the comedy for four more seasons, which means the series will break its own record to become the longest-running live-action comedy of all time.
Know anyone who’d be perfect for the role and is after a couple of quid then?
You can point them in the direction of MovieExtras.ie here.
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Data reveals Manchester hotel prices have ALREADY surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates
Emily Sergeant
Manchester hotel prices have apparently already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates, some new data has revealed.
Of course, absolutely nothing is set in stone yet and we are still yet to receive any form of announcement.
But with rumours having been swirling for months now that Oasis will be touring again in 2027, and several videos shared on the band’s social media platforms this week also hinting at that, it’s been revealed that searches for ‘when are Oasis tickets going on sale?’ have soared by 5,000% in the last seven days alone.
After recent data has pointed towards soaring searches for tickets, the experts at SeatPick decided to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the suspected concert nights in June 2027 to uncover if prices have surged along with the searches.
Data reveals that Manchester hotel prices have already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates / Credit: The Manc Group | Simon Emmett (Press Picture)
And lo and behold, it appears that they have.
The ticketing platform has revealed that hotel prices have surged by up to 462% during Oasis’ rumoured concert nights in Manchester.
The rumoured weekend date of 19 and 20 June has experienced the most noticeable price surge – with a two-star hotel costing an average of £216 for just one overnight stay.
The data also reveals that the rumoured finale on the 27 June has just a £95 difference between two-star hotels (£200) and five-star hotels (£295).
“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.
“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights.
“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.
“Booking early might also be beneficial for fans dedicated to seeing the band perform.
“You can opt for free cancellation options, in case rumoured dates change, or you’re no longer able to attend.”
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Aldi confirms ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its 1,000+ stores across UK
Emily Sergeant
Aldi has announced that it’ll, once again, be closing the doors of all of its stores across the UK for 62 hours this year.
Christmas is always known to be one of the busiest periods of the year for the retail industry, and Boxing Day has a reputation for being the ultimate day for shopping deals and discounts in the UK – but this year, just like it has done on several years in the past, Aldi has made the decision to close all of its stores nationwide on this bank holiday.
The supermarket retailer says it wants to thank its colleagues ‘for all their hard work’ throughout the year by giving them some extra time to spend with their families.
This means that all Aldi stores will be closed on both 25 and 26 December.
That’s not all though, as stores will also be closed on New Year’s Day, and will reopen once again on Saturday 2 January 2027.
Aldi has announced a ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its UK stores / Credit: Aldi UK
Opening hours at different Aldi stores across the UK will vary in the lead-up to Christmas, so it’s important to check the times for your local store, but the retailer has confirmed that most branches will be operating extended hours to ‘ensure customers can stock up ahead of the big day’
In the interim period between Christmas and New Year, stores will reopen as usual on Sunday 27 through to Wednesday 30 December, with reduced hours also likely on Sunday and New Year’s Eve.
Speaking on the decision to shut up shop for a full 62-hour period this festive season, Rachel Geary, who is the Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “Christmas is a special time for our customers, but it is also one of the busiest periods of the year for our teams.
“Our colleagues work incredibly hard to ensure customers can pick up everything they need ahead of the big day.
“We never take that effort for granted. Closing our stores on Boxing Day is one way of saying thank you and giving colleagues a proper chance to rest, switch off and spend more time with the people closest to them.”
Emily Sergeant -
26th August 2021 
