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"Extras" (2005)Original Air Date:
21 July 2005 (Season 1, Episode 1)Plot:
Andy and Maggie are both extras in a serious genocide movie being shot by Ben Stiller in England, however Andy isn't satisfied with his minuscule part, and so goes to the genocide witness Goran to try and get him a bigger part. | add synopsisUser Comments:
Superb comedy from Messers Gervais and Merchant more (2 total)Cast
(Episode Credited cast)| Ricky Gervais | ... | Andy Millman | |
| Ashley Jensen | ... | Maggie Jacobs | |
| Boris Boscovic | ... | Goran (as Boris Boskovic) | |
| Steve Jackson | ... | Jon | |
| Shaun Pye | ... | Greg | |
| Ben Stiller | ... | Himself | |
| Liza Sadovy | ... | Jackie Greer | |
| Jay Villiers | ... | Producer | |
| Eleanor Matsuura | ... | Producer's Wife | |
| Jo Wyatt | ... | Woman In Bar | |
| Thomas Byrne | ... | Boy | |
| Paul Tripp | ... | Grip |
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Finland:K-11 (DVD)Fun Stuff
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The scene where Ben Stiller tells an extra how to beat up an old lady with the butt of a gun was completely ad libbed. moreQuotes:
Maggie Jacobs: What have you gone for?Jon: Oh, boring. Just three-been salad, spinach and smoothie. I'm on a high-fiber diet.
Maggie Jacobs: Oh, no bowel cancer for you then?
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This episode was originally intended as the second in the series (the DVD has the correct running) but was moved forward, perhaps due to the better script or the presence of Ben Stiller. Whatever the reason, this is cracking comedy.
Stiller sends himself up brilliantly, portraying himself as an egotistical, power-mad actor turned director. Superb stuff.
Gervais is his simpering best as the struggling extra trying to coax a few lines out of a film's genocide witness and expert, Goran, and the film's producer. This is a cue for classic Gervais tragicomedy. You genuinely feel for the character of Andy Millman, an individual far removed from the self confident David Brent, as he slips into Larry David territory, i.e. speaking first, thinking afterwards.
The delightfully beautiful Ashley Jensen is a wonderful actress and lights up every scene she appears in.
This episode of "Extras" is a beautifully crafted show and a joy to watch.