Ricky Gervais leaves Stephen Merchant to chat to Robert De Niro.
Extras is a British comedy television series created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant that follows the awkward and often cringe inducing life of Andy Millman, an aspiring actor who cannot quite break out of background work on film and TV sets. Each episode places Andy and his friend Maggie into different production environments where they encounter famous guest stars playing exaggerated versions of themselves, while Andy repeatedly tries and fails to secure meaningful roles. The series balances humour with moments of frustration and embarrassment, showing the gap between creative ambition and the reality of working as an extra in the entertainment industry.
