Madonna joins 'Extras'

Madonna is to appear as herself in the second series of "Extras".

The new series from the creators of "The Office" features writer-director Ricky Gervais as bit-part actor Andy Millman on-set with celebrity guest-stars.

Actors appearing in the first series include Kate Winslet, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Stiller, Patrick Stewart, Ross Kemp, Vinnie Jones and Les Dennis.

Madonna met Gervais backstage at Saturday's [July 2] Live 8 concert in London.

She told Jo Whiley: "My highlight of the day was that I got to meet my favourite, favourite, favourite comedian in the whole world, Ricky Gervais."

"I worship him and I told him that I would sweep his floor for him if he would employ me in such a fashion and he agreed with it, so that was cool."

The Sun reports today [July 7] that she is now set to appear in the second series.

A source told the tabloid: "When Madonna asked for a part in the next series of "Extras" she shook hands with Ricky and he said, 'You do know that's a verbal contract'."

"They are both keen and Ricky's planning on keeping Madonna [to] her word."

"She's a massive fan of "The Office" and she'll be great in "Extras" as all the stars have to play against type so Ricky and Stephen [Merchant, co-writer-director] will have great fun with her."

"Extras" is set to begin on BBC2 on July 21.