MADONNA - MADONNA TURNS DOWN ROLE IN GERVAIS' EXTRAS

Pop superstar MADONNA has turned down an offer from British comic RICKY GERVAIS to appear in his new TV comedy EXTRAS.

Gervais, who starred in and created cult show THE OFFICE, has already landed homegrown actors JUDE LAW and KATE WINSLET, while Hollywood stars BEN STILLER and SAMUEL L JACKSON have also confirmed cameo appearances.

Each big name actor will be cast as themselves in their own episode of the new BBC comedy series, about film extras chasing their big break.

However, the MATERIAL GIRL refuses to play herself and will only agree to appear in the show if a character is developed for her.