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BBC web site launches 31.03.05

The BBC's official Extras site goes live today at www.bbc.co.uk/extras. There's pics, news and even wallpaper.


Guest Cast Update 27.02.05

The guest list (see bottom of page) of stars who'll be appearing in Extras has been updated.


"I'm sorry I'll read that again" 25.02.05

Casting is complete and the production staff are assembling ready for the start of filming. The technical people like to get everybody together for what they call a read-through. All the actors - at least all the actors who aren't busy making Hollywood blockbusters - sit around a big table and go through each episode so that the production staff can do timings and generally get to know each other. It's the first time that many have seen the complete scripts and it's all very lighthearted.




"I'm on the guest list" 22.01.05

As production gets underway, the focus of attention is on casting with Samuel L Jackson and Ben Stiller now on board to make guest appearances in Extras. They join Kate Winslet in the line-up of stars set to play themselves in the new comedy series. Other parts, including the regulars who'll play opposite Ricky in central roles are in the process of being cast.


On the casting couch 18.01.05

Ricky and Steve are in the thick of the casting process - sifting through CVs and showreels to get the right mix of actors to play the lead cast of actors playing actors. It's a painstaking business that Ricky and Steve know will be crucial to getting the right result when filming starts in March. Watch this space for announcements.


No tales from the script 15.01.05

Ricky and Stephen Merchant have completed work on the script for Extras, their new six-part comedy series. But they remain tight-lipped on details, preferring to keep us in suspense for the time being. All they'll say is that Ricky will play the lead as an extra (one of those people who hope to be discovered through playing crowd scenes) and that it'll feature humour derived from exposing the excruciating minutiae within human relationships that are often overlooked in TV and film, but which strike such a chord in real life.


Guest stars appearing in Extras


Samuel L Jackson

Ben Stiller

Kate Winslet

Les Dennis

Ross Kemp
 




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What is it?
A new six-part comedy series set in the world of film and television and focussed in particular on the mundane tedium of life as a supporting artist.

Who are the writers?
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant who wrote and directed The Office together

Will Ricky and Steve direct Extras?
Yes

Who are the main charcters?
Ricky will play Andy Millman a jobbing extra with aspirations. Newcomer Ashley Jensen plays Andy's best chum Maggie, also a struggling artiste. Stephen Merchant will play Andy's agent

Where will it be set?
The episodes will follow Andy and Maggie as they go from job to job so the locations will change accordingly.

When will it be on TV?
Starts July 21st at 9pm on BBC2