A-lister Sean Bean is set to narrate a cinematic promo film for Yorkshire, showcasing some of the Bradford district’s most beautiful locations.

Project Yorkshire will see the Sheffield-born actor - known for roles in The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and The Martian - take viewers on a 15 minute journey through North, East, South and West Yorkshire.

It is hoped the film, produced by Elsa Media, will aid tourism post-pandemic and attract investment in Yorkshire.

A grand total of £100,000 was invested by Project Yorkshire creators Sid Sadowskyj, from Nab Wood, and Scott Elliott, from Baildon.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: From left, filmmakers and friends Scott Elliott and Sid Sadowskyj, who also made award-winning film Scott and Sid.From left, filmmakers and friends Scott Elliott and Sid Sadowskyj, who also made award-winning film Scott and Sid.

Sid said: “We have always been extremely proud to be from Yorkshire and we often ‘fly the flag’ for the county when we’re on set at other locations across the globe.

“Together Scott and I came up with the idea of creating a short film that could act as a ‘calling card’ for local councils, businesses, and anyone else in the region to use to promote all that is great about Yorkshire and why we believe it is the best place for people to visit, live and invest.

“We wanted to create more than just another ‘tourism advert or business investment video’, so we contacted some of our associates in the industry, including Hollywood composers, storytellers and writers to collaborate with us.

“We then put our heads together and, in an ‘Avengers Assemble’ type moment, we came up with a concept for a whole campaign centred around the film we are confident will really put Yorkshire on the map globally.”

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Promo picture for the Project Yorkshire film by Scott and Sid. Promo picture for the Project Yorkshire film by Scott and Sid.

He added: “Sean was our first choice for narrator. Being a Yorkshire man himself with an iconic accent, not to mention his role as King of the North in Game of Thrones, there was just no one better for the job.

“It's been a huge honour to work with him on this project as it's clear it means just as much to him to champion his home county as it does to us.

“Whilst sat in the recording studio, Sean said the first line of the script and Scott and I just looked at each other and fist bumped.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Pictured, Scott and Sid in the recording studio while Sean Bean recorded the voiceover for Project Yorkshire. Photos via Project Yorkshire. Pictured, Scott and Sid in the recording studio while Sean Bean recorded the voiceover for Project Yorkshire. Photos via Project Yorkshire.

"We knew this was going to be something special.”

The film is set to be released this Summer.

Businesses, institutions and local authorities based across Yorkshire have backed the film, including Bradford Council.

The Bradford pair have worked on major blockbusters over the years, including James Bond, The Hobbit and Mission Impossible.