Hollywood stars have turned a Sussex resort into a Second World War battlefield.

George Clooney has been recreating the D-Day landings on the beach at Camber Sands filming for his new film The Monuments Man.

The Hollywood A-lister has been joined on the Sussex coast by fellow stars Matt Damon, Bill Murray and John Goodman.

The film’s cast and crew have been staying at the Pontins in Camber Sands, taking up 85 rooms, and have reportedly been enjoying the family resort’s entertainment.

The film, which is scheduled for release next January, follows the exploits of a crew of art historians and museum curators trying to recover works of art stolen by the Nazis before Hitler destroys them.

Clooney took time out directing his film to sign autographs and pose for pictures for fans.

Aron Wiodiz, manager at Marino’s Fish bar, said film crew had come to his takeaway to collect orders.

He said that famously portly actor John Goodman waited outside the fish and chip shop but didn’t go in.

It is thought the orders were then taken back to the set for the rest of the Hollywood stars to enjoy.

Mr Wiodiz said: “I thought Americans wouldn’t want our traditional food but they were really interested.

“It’s brought a bit of elegance to the area.

“It was really quiet when they shut the road for filming because nobody could get here but then they took 37 orders to take away.”

Resident Lee Thomas said: “The stars were very friendly, talking and shaking hands with the public.

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“John Goodman took the time to have a chat and nothing was too much trouble.”

Ian Smith, barman at the Camber Castle, said: “We haven’t seen them in here although a few of the locals said they saw them in Rye.

“I don’t watch films so personally I don’t know what he looks like and wouldn’t know if I had served him. I am not sure having the film here will encourage more tourists to Camber.”