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Extras

Extras

Big, big big, stars. And this guy.

20057.82 Seasons12 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Andy Millman gave up his day job five years ago in the hope of achieving the big time, but he’s yet to land a speaking part, let alone saunter down the red carpet to pick up an Oscar. He remains optimistic however, as rubbing shoulders with the A-list on-set only serves to reinforce his belief that the big time is just a job or two away.

Created by Jon Plowman
Produced by Charlie Hanson
NetworksHBOBBC Two

Top Cast

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Andy Millman

Ashley Jensen

Ashley Jensen

Maggie Jacobs

Stephen Merchant

Stephen Merchant

Darren Lamb

Shaun Williamson

Shaun Williamson

Barry / Shaun

Shaun Pye

Shaun Pye

Greg Lindley Jones

Themes & Keywords

celebritysatiredark comedymovie staraspiring actorsitcomdeadpanbittersweetwitty

About Extras

Extras is a comedy series that first aired in 2005 exploring themes of celebrity, satire, dark comedy, movie star, aspiring actor, sitcom. Created by Jon Plowman, it stars Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant. Andy Millman gave up his day job five years ago in the hope of achieving the big time, but he’s yet to land a speaking part, let alone saunter down the red carpet to pick up an Oscar. He remains optimistic however, as rubbing shoulders with the A-list on-set only serves to reinforce his belief that the big time is just a job or two away.

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