Complete first series of the BBC comedy from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, following the humiliations of professional film extra Andy Millman ( Gervais) and his eccentric friend Maggie ( Ashley Jensen) as they try - and fail - to gain significant lines or parts in various productions. A host of famous actors send themselves up in cameo roles. In ' Ben Stiller the Hollywood comedian is directing a film about the Bosnia conflict, and Andy tries to win a role by making friends with the refugee who wrote the script. In ' Ross Kemp the TV hardman tries to convince Andy that his image is real, before being humiliated by the much harder Vinnie Jones. In ' Kate Winslet the actress hopes her role in a Nazi war drama will win her an Oscar, and Andy tries a little too hard to get close to her. In ' Les Dennis Andy gets a break playing in a panto alongside the washed-up TV star. In ' Samuel L. Jackson Maggie gets into difficulties trying to prove she isn't racist, while Andy manages to get a line on a film the Hollywood superstar is making. Finally, in ' Patrick Stewart Andy manages to enlist the Shakespearean actor's help in getting a script he's written to the BBC, but makes a fool of himself when he realises the script editor he's meeting with is gay. From Amazon.co.uk Extras, Ricky GervaisÂ’ much-anticipated follow-up to The Office, is a quieter affair, and a little less accessible that its award-laden predecessor. But across the six episodes on this first season DVD set are several episodes that will richly reward repeated viewings. Gervais plays Andy Millman, an actor whose roster of jobs seems to consistently consist of extras work. Each episode follows him on a different production, and also brings in a notable guest star. Lining up throughout the series are the likes of Samuel L Jackson, Kate Winslet and Ben Stiller. And while their presence undoubtedly adds.
Won Golden Globe. Another 11 wins a television or film celebrity, who play what Gervais and Merchant have referred to as twisted versions of themselves;[2] an exaggerated or inverted parody of their famous public personas. The show has been critically acclaimed, and has a Metacritic score of 81/100. Contents 1 Cast and characters 2 Episodes 3 US and UK version differences 4 When the Whistle Blows 5 Music 6 Guest star cancellations and replacements 7 Awards 8 References 9 External links Cast and characters[edit] Main article: Characters of Extras Ricky Gervais as Andy Millman Ashley Jensen as Maggie Jacobs Stephen Merchant as Darren Lamb (credited as Agent ) Shaun Williamson as Barry from East Enders (himself) Shaun Pye as Greg Lindley- Jones Episodes[edit] Main article: List of Extras episodes There are 12 episodes in total, in addition to a.
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