Season 2 is renowned for its high-profile cameos, where celebrities play exaggerated or unflattering versions of themselves:

: Production took place across South East England, including Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire and West London Studios. Featured Guest Stars

The second season of Extras explores the disillusionment of Andy Millman as he finally achieves his "big break" with the sitcom When the Whistle Blows , only to find that fame and the creative compromises required by the BBC aren't what he imagined. Production Overview

: Features the returning trio of Ricky Gervais (Andy Millman), Ashley Jensen (Maggie Jacobs), and Stephen Merchant (Darren Lamb).