The Extra
| The Extra | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kevin Carlin |
| Written by |
Kevin Carlin, Jimeoin, Tony McDonald, Dan Rosen |
| Starring |
Jimeoin, Katherine Slattery, Rhys Muldoon, Bob Franklin, Colin Lane, Shaun Micallef |
| Studio | Macquarie Film Corporation |
| Release dates | 2005 |
| Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
The Extra is a 2005 Australian film starring Irish comedian Jimeoin.
Plot
Jimeoin, in the title role, plays a man obsessed with becoming famous. 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.
Production
Jimeoin was interested in writing the film because he wanted to explore the nature of fame.[1]
Reaction
While this film was considered a box office flop in Australia, in 2007 it became the first Australian film to receive a general release in the People's Republic of China since Crocodile Dundee.[2]
Box Office
The Extra grossed $749,113 at the box office in Australia.[3]