Name: Extras
Released: 2005-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Ashley Jensen

TV Show · Comedy · Drama

Aspiring actor Andy Millman decides to quit his day job, in order to try and pursue his passion. He meets a host of stars as he resigns himself to accepting parts as an extra.

2005 · 29m

Starring Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Ashley Jensen

Director Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

EPISODE 1

Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones

Andy inadvertently causes a rivalry between Ross Kemp and Vinnie Jones.

28m
EPISODE 2

Ben Stiller

Hollywood actor Ben Stiller tries to direct a serious film, with some eager extras in Andy Millman and Maggie.

28m
EPISODE 3

Kate Winslet

Andy lies about being Catholic, while Maggie takes some advice that could end her relationship.

28m
EPISODE 4

Les Dennis

Andy gets to work with Les Dennis, while Maggie bumps into an old friend.

28m
EPISODE 5

Samuel L Jackson

Andy tries to give Maggie some advice on how to avoid acting racist around super-cool superstar Samuel L. Jackson. Maggie returns the favour by helping Andy to avoid the most boring stalker in the world.

28m
EPISODE 6

Patrick Stewart

Thanks to a helping hand from Patrick Stewart, things are looking up for Andy and his useless agent when they're called in for a meeting at the BBC, but Maggie's careless talk jeopardises Andy's career, and their friendship.

28m