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75% Critic Match
The Extra
“No one knew his name... They still don't.”
7.5 / 10• 2005• 1h 36m•NR• English
DramaComedy
Storyline
Jimeoin, in the title role, plays a man fixated on the concept of celebrity, or more accurately, how he can become one. He is passionate about being a celebrity, but unfortunately he just isn't very talented. After trying to secure roles in myriad productions he finally finds employment as an extra, and what follows is his misadventures as he becomes involved with shady business men, producers and mobsters all of whom are fixated with show business.
Cast & Crew
Jimeoin
The Extra
Lead
Rhys Muldoon
Curtis Thai-Buckworth
Katherine Slattery
Claudia Grey
Kristy Hinze
Katherine Arena
Joelene Crnogorac
Katherine's PA
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kevin Carlin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Extra is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
