To some disgruntled Britons, they were "over-sexed, overpaid and over here".

With their bulging wallets, laconic charm and transatlantic accent, GIs were a dream come true for British women.

They left their mark on the history books by helping the Allies win the Second World War.

Now Lewes-based film makers Eview is hoping to make its name with the Americans in a new production being filmed in Sussex.

Scriptwriter Warren Dudley and colleague Rick Roberts have pulled together costumes, vehicles and locations for Lived, a dark, thriller set in the Second World War.

However, they are yet to find actors with a convincing American drawl.

Warren said: "So far we have filled only two or three out of the 25 roles. The problem we keep coming up against is the accent.

"It doesn't matter if they do New York or New Orleans, we just need people who can hold down a decent American twang."

Prospective GIs, which stands for General Issue, need to be men aged between 18 and 30.

Warren said: "This is a small-budget production, we're more or less funding it from our own pockets. But we can offer amateur actors quite good exposure.

"We will be showing it at film festivals, entering it in competitions and hopefully sending it off to Film 4 and the BBC."

Sussex locations include Newhaven Fort, Wilderness Wood at Hadlow Down and Pippingford Park, near Ashdown Forest.

Some of the costumes, amassed by Rick, who runs Fire In The Hole Productions, were used in the TV film Band Of Brothers.

Warren said: "The film is half Second World War and half dark thriller with a twist at the end.

"It is set in Belgium in late September 1944 and centres on the Battle of Hurgten Forest on the German border where the US suffered huge losses."

Actors playing main role parts will need to film for four or five weekends. Extras will be required for two weekends.

Potential GI Joes should call Warren on 07786 368294.