Extras - Season 2 Episode 5

Seasons & Episodes

Episode 1

Extras – S02E01 – Orlando Bloom

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Episode 2

Extras – S02E02 – David Bowie

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Episode 3

Extras – S02E03 – Daniel Radcliffe

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Episode 4

Extras – S02E04 – Chris Martin

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Episode 5 Current

Extras – S02E05 – Sir Ian McKellen

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Episode 6

Extras – S02E06 – Jonathan Ross

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Episode 7

Extras – S02E07 – The Extra Special Series Finale

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Episode Overview

Andy's school mate Steve Sherwood visits him on set and inspires Darren to ask Maggie out on a date. Wanting to be recognized more for his acting abilities, Andy auditions for a new play directed by Sir Ian McKellen.

Episode Details

Airdate: 2007-02-05

Episode Title: Sir Ian McKellen

Runtime: 30

Director: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Cast: Ashley Jensen, Guy Henry, Ian McKellen, Liza Tarbuck, Martin Savage, Ricky Gervais, Sarah Moyle, Shaun Pye, Shaun Williamson, Stephen Merchant

Episode Rating: 8.4 (1135 votes)

Country: UK

Release Year: 2006

Rotten Tomatoes: 88

Metacritic: 83

Episode Runtime: 30 min

Rated: TV-MA

First Air Date: 2005-09-25

Seasons: 2

Status: Ended

Creators: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant

Awards: Top Rated TV #459 | 1 win for Primetime Emmy | 13 nominations for Primetime Emmy