Daniel Radcliffe - Dan on EXTRAS (season 2)

**baileycat** · 09-01-2006, 05:32 PM

This is a thread where you can discuss Dan's appearance on Extras, Ricky Gervais created comedy on BBC2

Dan's episode will air on September 28th, 2006 and you can watch the first trailer here. Extras Trailer

Page from dr.co.uk had this to say about the episode...

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I was also advised to give you a proper word of warning; this episode is NOT suitable for children or anyone under 16 years of age. The episode is not reflective of the Harry Potter character as played by Dan, it is far different. We don't want young children to perceive Dan's performance in Extras as reflective of the character, Harry Potter. Parents, please make a proper judgment when viewing the show in it's entirety for your children.

JJM_7 · 09-01-2006, 08:47 PM

Thanks for that! I can't wait to see the whole thing, he looks very cute as a boy scout.

**baileycat** · 09-02-2006, 12:11 PM

Not a problem. I know, He's adorable. They're even using some Harry Potter style glasses too.

I'm so looking forward to seeing this episode.

***heaven85*** · 09-02-2006, 04:30 PM

Thanks for starting the thread Amy.

EllsBells · 09-03-2006, 05:15 AM

I love Extras. It's going to be fab seeing Dan on it!

Ell xxx

**baileycat** · 09-03-2006, 12:26 PM

So true.

Is it weird that I keep playing this commercial over and over again just to see the kiss? That and his legs.

XoCmMoX · 09-04-2006, 01:53 PM

What exactly is Extras?

**baileycat** · 09-04-2006, 04:04 PM

EXTRAS
It's a BBC tv show created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. The same guys who created the original The Officein the UK.

It centers around Ricky's character Andy who's a struggling actor who seems to only get extra work in films. His best friend Maggie is also an extra and she has her own trials and tribulations which are equally as funny. His agent (Stephen's character) is not very good so he can't seem to get him a part with even a line. Anyway, the show is known for having big name guest stars like Ben Stiller and Samuel L Jackson appear as themselves and poke fun at their celebrity. Kate Winslet played herself playing a nun for a film she hoped would get her an oscar nominations because War movies are Oscar gold! That and playing someone with a mental disability.
It's hilarious! Check out the link above for video clips.

***heaven85*** · 09-04-2006, 08:29 PM

I so can't wait for this.

**baileycat** · 09-05-2006, 10:31 AM

Itunes has another commercial for extras online but this one doesn't include any of the guest stars. So no Dan.

But there's an article here that mentions the new season and mentions Dan.

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That extra mile…
Ricky Gervais and Ashley Jensen return to screens this month with the second series of Extras and a whole host of cameos. Think a self-obsessed Orlando Bloom with serious issues about Johnny Depp, or Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe with anger management issues reaching Tourette’s Syndrome proportions, as well as David Bowie, Ian McKellen and er… Keith Chegwin.

So, his character's going to flip out apparently.

Sounds hysterical, considering Dan's not really one for angry outbursts. I'm sure he's had a great time acting against type.

**baileycat** · 09-06-2006, 04:51 AM

From TLC.com and DR.com

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There is a new interview online tonight with actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) regarding his role in the Ricky Gervais comedy show "Extras." Jenna, from DanRadcliffe.com spoke with Dan about his skit in a new episode of the show, which has a confirmed airdate now of Thursday, September 28th at 9:00 p.m. on BBC2. Daniel says:

"I play a very, very warped version of myself in a scouts uniform," Daniel laughs, "because obviously they couldn't do references to Harry Potter for legal reasons, so they had to put me in a scouts uniform. They couldn't have me in a school outfit or anything. The scouts uniform looks absolutely ridiculous and very, very funny. I play this very obnoxious teenage boy who endlessly flirts with everybody he sees. It should be very, very funny, but there is this whole other story in the episode, which I think is also very funny."

Dan really enjoyed portraying this character. The episode took a total of two days to film. "Oh it was great fun because it is something that is so removed from myself. It was such a departure, and a major departure from Harry. It was just really, really good fun. We wrapped at about 4 o'clock each day. We worked unbelievably fast and it was just really, really good fun. We had a good laugh and it was all really light-hearted. Joking around is what we basically did for two days. It was fantastic." I don't know about you guys, but I think he had a really, really great time filming this! *wink*

OMG! Flirty!Dan. Gimme Gimme!

ETA: DR.com has a few new scans about his appearance on the show and pics with Dan and Jenna too! Check it out!

***heaven85*** · 09-06-2006, 08:43 PM

Thanks so much for all the info. You rock.

**baileycat** · 09-07-2006, 04:56 AM

Now Page from dr.co.uk has her own interview with Dan talking about Extras.

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With Dan's episode of Ricky Gervais' Extras getting ready to hit BBC2, we are excited to release to you the "Extras" segment of our interviews with Dan which occurred earlier this month. Dan graciously answered some questions regarding Extras and explains how he perceives himself performing in comedy roles.

When asked if Dan was allowed to "ad-lib" any part of the script for Extras to bring his own form of comedy to the skit, he did enjoy a bit of ad-libbing and stated it all flowed very naturally.

Page: "In Extras you play a twisted version of yourself who infectiously flirts with everyone. In this script and with Ricky Gervais, were you allowed to 'ad-lib' any part of it, to throw your own flavor of comedy into it?"

Dan: "Yeah definitely, that's actually the really good thing about Ricky and Stephen, there's a very sort of grace about it, it's very natural and also quite funny and but you know, I think there's a certain element, except for the shot with me chasseing up some girl, in between the scenes, so yes that's always fun to do."

Page: "If you had seen the script before agreeing to do the skit do you think you would have turned it down and what's Ricky Gervais like to work with?

Dan: "Ricky's lovely, he's really, really nice, you know, he and Stephen Merchant. Very lovely, and very, very funny in real life. I heard that Ricky Gervais was very high practice and very, you know, mad and but I think he's full of energy. But he wasn't to an insane degree, although Stephen Merchant assured me that he was behaving himself. No, I don't think I would have turned it down. It's nice to sort of work with people who are at the forefront of comedy at the moment and it's... If I had seen the script before, it wouldn't have made any difference because it's very, very funny and it's very rare that a scene in the script makes you have the reaction that the audience will because it, because you're not there. It's harder to imagine, but I did actually find myself laughing out loud at the script."

There's also a really cute picture of Page and Dan and and audio clip of one of his answers! I just love his voice.

Dan on Extras with Page

***heaven85*** · 09-07-2006, 09:09 PM

Cool. Thanks.

**baileycat** · 09-08-2006, 09:33 PM

New Extras clip! on mugglenet

Extremely funny and includes adult content so be warned. OMG I don't think I can see him strickly as Harry Potter anymore after this.

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