IT'S a case of Holme Wood to Hollywood for a Bradford schoolboy who has landed roles in two major films

Zachary Sutcliffe, 13, is in Sacha Baron Cohen's new film, Grimsby, which has an all-star cast including Penelope Cruz, Mark Strong and Rebel Wilson. The Holme Wood youngster, known as Zac, is also playing the title role in a new TV movie of Peter Pan, co-starring Hunger Games actor Stanley Tucci and singer Paloma Faith.

Zac, a pupil at Tong High School, is currently filming Peter Pan in Luxembourg.

"He's having the time of his life, sword fighting and flying," said Matt Zina, principal of the Bradford-based Yorkshire School of Acting, which Zac joined18 months ago.

Zac's first role was in a student film called Adventure Quest.

"Zac blew me away instantly with his swagger, confidence and self-belief. He produced the most amazing acting performances in class," said Mr Zina, who sent the youngster to audition for Grimsby when he discovered that producers were searching for young actors.

"He didn't initially fit the profile of any of the characters, but they saw what I saw and ended up making an 'extra' role. We ended up with three of our members cast in character roles - Zac, Jonjon Lockwood and Gabriel Palmer."

Zac, who plays the son of Sacha Baron Cohen's character, was flown out to South Africa for filming for a month. The comedy, due for release next year, is about a British spy forced to team up with his football hooligan brother for an assignment.

On his return from South Africa, Zac auditioned for the Peter Pan film.

Mr Zina said: "After two video auditions and three trips to London, it was revealed that Zac would playing the title role opposite Stanley Tucci and Paloma Faith.

"He is one of the most exciting acting talents I have seen and he's just 13. It will be on ITV at Christmas, then he'll be in cinemas from February in Grimsby. I'm excited to see what will come in for him next."

The Yorkshire School of Acting provides affordable professional training.

"Acting schools have traditionally been very middle-class with fees which many parents couldn't afford," Mr Zina said.

"We make it affordable for anyone who wants to come, as well as teaching progressive screen acting techniques."

* For more information visit theyorkshireschoolofacting.co.uk