A-list star and Z-list walking dead invited to wrap party for charity

The charity event will gather together those who took part in the filming of the £77 million movie on Glasgow’s streets earlier this summer, which saw the city transformed into downtown Philadelphia.

Invites have also been dispatched to the leading man and other members of the cast, although, at this point, it appears a plethora of zombies will be the main attraction at the “World War Z after party”.

The idea, the brainchild of Alando Bailey and Chris O’Neill, will raise money for the Glasgow branch of the Headway charity, which offers support to people affected by brain injury.

“It started out as a joke really, but we know so many other people who were extras and involved in the film and it’s a great chance to have a wrap party and raise money for charity,” said Bailey.

“I’ve emailed Brad Pitt’s representatives, and we were going to advertise him as our special guest on flyers, but we haven’t heard anything back.”

Along with the extras, members of the film’s crew and security are also expected to turn up, along with film fans. The charity night, at Ivory Blacks nightclub, will feature a host of live bands and performers.

Simon Glen, for Headway Glasgow, said: “It’s certainly an unusual event and we’re delighted. Because the organisers were extras on World War Z they decided it was a great opportunity to raise money.

“We only have a budget of around £100,000 and it’s great that people help us with charity events, particularly at times when it’s hard to get funding.”

Councillor Gordon Matheson, leader of the city council, which through its Glasgow Film Office helped attract the production to the city, said: “Filming of World War Z brought many things to Glasgow, including a significant economic benefit and the chance to showcase the city to the world’s media.”

Filming involved 1,200 people and is thought to have given a £2m boost to the local economy.