MYSTERIOUS large-scale filming is taking place at Southend Airport as “hundreds of actors and extras” were spotted inside the terminal building. 

Lorries packed full of equipment, minibuses for the actors and film catering facilities have all been spotted by eagle-eyed residents in recent days at the airport. 

Southend Airport bosses have stated they cannot provide any official comment around the filming as they are bound by a non-disclosure agreement. 

One resident, who spotted the filming but was told by airport staff not to take any photos, said: “There is some large-scale major filming taking place at the moment at Southend Airport with hundreds of actors and extras there.

“Terminal building closed, but packed out with all of them.

“All the car parks around the terminal are full of lorries with equipment, minibuses for the actors and film catering facilities.”

The witness also added that they were not allowed to take photos, but the crews have been there for a “few days”.

They added: “They didn’t want me taking any photos this time when I walked into the terminal and saw them all.

“It was really packed in there.

“All I can say is that this time it is large-scale filming, and they boarded an aircraft with lots of luggage trollies.”

Southend Airport has filmed a number of different things over the years, including a YouTube video by Michael Kors with global supermodel Bella Hadid, as well as hosting a Mr Beast viral YouTube private jet challenge.

Southend and Labour councillor, Matt Dent, said this is a great way for the airport to make alternative income away from flights themselves.

He said: “It certainly sounds interesting.

“I am very curious to what it is in. But anything that puts Southend on the map and the airport too is a really good thing.

“It has not been the easiest time lately for the airport so finding alternative income streams like this is no doubt a good thing for them and Southend.”