Extras (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 2005, Extras is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Andy Millman gave up his day job five years ago in the hope of achieving the big time, but he’s yet to land a speaking part, let alone saunter down the red carpet to pick up an Oscar. He remains optimistic however, as rubbing shoulders with the A-list on-set only serves to reinforce his belief that the big time is just a job or two away.
Who’s in it. Extras stars Ricky Gervais as Andy Millman, Ashley Jensen as Maggie Jacobs, Stephen Merchant as Darren Lamb and Shaun Williamson as Barry / Shaun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Extras has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Extras page.
If you liked it. Fans of Extras tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Extras (2005)?
- In US, Extras is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Extras worth watching?
- Extras holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Extras?
- Extras stars Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant, Shaun Williamson and Shaun Pye.
- When was Extras released?
- Extras was released in 2005.