Harry Potter spin-off Beasts holds open auditions in UK

Thousands of young hopefuls have queued for the chance to audition for a role in JK Rowling's Harry Potter spin-off film.

Warner Bros is looking for a girl between the ages of eight and 12 to play the character of Modesty, alongside Eddie Redmayne, in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Alpa Patel spoke to some of the aspiring actresses.