Welsh town welcomes Miller and Knightley

New Quay, a small Welsh seaside town, has welcomed Hollywood superstars Sienna Miller and Keira Knightley, who are filming for a movie about the country's famous poet, Dylan Thomas.

Locals, some of who have signed up as extras, said the actresses were the talk of the town, in the region of Ceredgion.

They are working on The Edge of Love, also featuring Welsh actor Matthew Rhys, which is based on a rumoured love triangle involving the late poet.

William Killick, a childhood friend of Thomas, whose wife Vera is played by Knightley, was said to have fired a machine gun at the poet's house after an argument in the town's Black Lion pub. Miller plays Thomas's wife Caitlin.

Many got their first glimpse of the stars on Bank Holiday Monday when Miller and Knightley were seen climbing over rocks, in costume, in the Cei Bach area.

One townsman, who is working as an extra, told BBC News: "Posters were put up in the town offering extras work for £60 per day, but we have had to sign something and say we wouldn't speak about the film otherwise we wouldn't be paid. They are filming here throughout May, and people in the town seem really excited."

Martin Colvin, landlord at the Black Lion, said he was unsure if it would feature, despite its role in the tale. He commented: "I don't think anyone outside New Quay really knows much about the filming, but there's quite a buzz in the town."

Liz Williams, who runs a gift shop, added: "There's a buzz of excitement because lots and lots of locals have applied to be extras."