Comedy legend Ricky Tomlinson is to perform a guest stint in a film by a group of final year students at the University.
The star, who is best known for his role as Jim Royle in sitcom The Royle Family, will make an appearance in the 20 minute comedy movie.
The film, which is called Psyched, features a boy called Clive whose disastrous peformance causes his psychic licence to be revoked by the Ghost Union.
The boy then has to learn what it means to be dead before he can contact the department again.
Co-writer and director Ellie Utting said that Mr. Tomlinson would not be visiting the University, but instead would have his scenes shot at a venue in Liverpool.
She added that news of his appearance was “wonderful” and that the project couldn’t have found anyone better for the part.
Psyched is appealing for extras to come forward and for funding support. To make a contribution or to star, please visit psychedfilm.co.uk.