
Extras is a movie/drama series airing on UK television.
Film extra Andy Millman finds himself on the set of a gritty drama about atrocities in the Balkans, directed by Hollywood star Ben Stiller. However, the aspiring bit-part player is fed up with his lot, and decides to do whatever it takes to get himself noticed. Comedy from the makers of The Office, starring Ricky Gervais and Ashley Jensen
Maggie tells Andy he should ask the leading man on their latest job for some dialogue - unfortunately, it is TV hard-nut Ross Kemp, starring alongside Vinnie Jones
The hapless bit-part players find themselves in the background of Kate Winslet's latest film, and Maggie is on the verge of taking advice that could ruin her life
Andy's big break sees him working alongside comedian Les Dennis, whose life is going well at present, with a starring role in panto and a beautiful new fiancee
Andy gives Maggie the benefit of his advice on how to act around black people when they discover their current job involves working with Samuel L Jackson
Andy's career is on the up when actor Patrick Stewart puts in a good word for him, setting up a meeting for the bit-part player and his agent at the BBC