HOLLYWOOD - Hollywood stars Ben Stiller and Samuel L. Jackson have confirmed cameoappearances in The Office creator Ricky Gervais' new TV comedy.
Stiller and Jackson join a star-studded cast on the British show, which will
also feature homegrown actors Jude Law and Kate Winslet.
Each big name actor will be cast in their own episode of the BBC comedy
series, about film extras chasing their big break.
Gervais says, "I am delighted. Ben is the finest comedy actor of the moment,
while Samuel is a legend. They will both play extreme and twisted versions of
themselves.
"The success of The Office in America means it is much easier for me to
approach such big stars.
"Ben is a huge fan of The Office. He wanted to produce the U.S. version but
unfortunately didn't have time. I had lunch with him and he said he'd love us
to work together."
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