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I had no background to Extras having bought the set on the strength of The Office and thankfully I was rewarded. Ricky Gervais plays Andy Millman and Ashley Jenson plays Maggie Jacobs both struggling film extras. The format is entirely different than his other wildly successful series. It is like three plots in one: the life of an extra (which is fascinating), the brilliant fumbling relationships we expect from Gervais (and Stephen Merchant), and the hope of something better from ordinary people struggling with the day-to-day.
One convention that works in Extras is the guest stars that range from a direct Kate Winslet, an underutilized Samuel L. Jackson, a fantasticly self-deprecating Patrick Stewart, a good sport in Daniel Radcliffe, an awesome Ian McKellan, and other cameo appearances from Chris Martin and David Bowie, amongst others. A great twist is the pursuit of Andy's sitcom "When the Whistle Blows," and how he is intellectually and creatively compromised once it goes to air. One must think this is what threatened The Office and served as a source of inspiration. The usual kudos go to Gervais but his long-time partner Merchant and Jenson are equally terrific.
Extras: The Complete Series (Includes Series Finale) Overview
The British phenomenon and 2007 Emmy-winner Ricky Gervais, founder of BBC's original The Office, stars in the hilariously funny series Extras, now available in a Gift Set! Watch the story unfold as Ricky Gervais plays a lowly film extra, Andy Millman, who makes his mark in the background while the stars do their work. This Gift Set is packaged in a slip case that includes both Seasons of the hit series Extras and a 90 minute series finale, never before released on DVD! Extras: The show with big, big stars...and Andy Millman.
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Ricky Gervais is genius. If you aren't turned off by awkward situations, then his vein of comedy should suit you. As with other Gervais-inspired comedies, such as The Office, our protagonist finds himself tied in the webs of lies woven with friends and enemies alike. Andy Milman, played by Gervais, is an actor struggling to get his big break into Hollywood. Hungry for fame and fortune, he works as a career extra poking his head into the mise-en-scene as the director yells "Cut!" You would think that he would give up. And at many times, you want him to.
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