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Extras

Extras

“Big, big big, stars. And this guy.”
★7.8/10(441)TV-MAage•2005–2006
Comedy
Andy Millman gave up a stable job to act, and is now an extra hoping someone will look at him. 'Extras', written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, ran two series and a special, with a different well-known actor each week playing a grotesque version of themselves on set. The second series turns on Andy getting the sitcom he wanted and hating what it makes him, which gives the show a harder ending than its premise promises.
Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Country
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Cast

Ricky Gervais was 44, Ashley Jensen was 35, and Stephen Merchant was 30 when the series “Extras” premiered (2005).

Reviews

7.8/10
TMDB Average audience rating
441 votes
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Episode Guide

1
Ben Stiller
21 Jul 200531 min★ 7.8
Andy and Maggie are both extras in a serious genocide movie being shot by Ben Stiller in England; however, Andy isn't satisfied with his minuscule role, and so goes to the genocide witness Goran to try and get him a bigger part.
2
Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones
28 Jul 200531 min★ 8.0
Again Andy and Maggie are both extras on the same production, this time it's a period drama starring "hard-man" British actor Ross Kemp, who likes to play up to his tough persona. Another tough-guy actor, Vinnie Jones, is filming something nearby. When Andy brags to his rival, Greg, who's an extra on Jones' set, that Kemp could beat up Jones, the rivalry switches hands from the extras to the actors.
3
Kate Winslet
04 Aug 200531 min★ 8.6
Andy and Maggie work on a Holocaust film that stars Kate Winslet.
4
Les Dennis
11 Aug 200531 min★ 6.3
Andy gets a role in a pantomime, starring opposite British TV presenter Les Dennis. As Dennis begins to approach a breakdown, Maggie gets to know the pantomime director's daughter, who appears to have had her life greatly warped by her parents.
5
Samuel L. Jackson
18 Aug 200531 min★ 8.1
Andy and Maggie are this time working on an action movie starring Samuel L Jackson. Andy finds himself cornered into a friendship with an incredibly over-friendly middle-aged Welshman also working on the set. Maggie finds herself attracted to black actor Danny on set, but isn't sure how to talk to him because of his race.
6
Patrick Stewart
25 Aug 200531 min★ 7.4
As Andy's useless agent still hasn't managed to get him any work, he takes it upon himself to get his sitcom script read by somebody. He manages to get it to Patrick Stewart, who passes it onto the BBC, who decide to develop it. However, Andy finds himself stuck developing the script with a nearly unbearably camp man, a problem he shares with Maggie, who unwittingly repeats it to Andy's colleague later on, possibly jeopardizing Andy's chances of getting his sitcom made.

From the same creator: Ricky Gervais

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Where to watch Extras? Extras is available for streaming on Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel.
How many seasons does Extras have? Extras has 2 seasons and 12 episodes.
Who stars in Extras? The main cast of Extras includes Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant, Shaun Williamson, Shaun Pye.
How old was Ricky Gervais in Extras? Ricky Gervais was 44 when the series “Extras” premiered (2005).

Cast

Ricky Gervais was 44, Ashley Jensen was 35, and Stephen Merchant was 30 when the series “Extras” premiered (2005).

Synopsis

Andy Millman gave up a stable job to act, and is now an extra hoping someone will look at him. 'Extras', written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, ran two series and a special, with a different well-known actor each week playing a grotesque version of themselves on set. The second series turns on Andy getting the sitcom he wanted and hating what it makes him, which gives the show a harder ending than its premise promises.

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