Fans missing Netflix’s hit comedy-drama series After Life should definitely mark their calendars for Ricky Gervais’ next project
Netflix shares thrilling update on Ricky Gervais’ next series(Image: NETFLIX)
The popular Netflix dramedy concluded four years ago.
Netflix has shared an exciting new look at Ricky Gervais’ next series and it looks like a must-watch for After Life fans.
It’s the star’s first series for the streamer since the hit dramedy wrapped up in 2022, concluding the tragically funny story of bereaved journalist Tony Johnson.
This time, Ricky is returning to the world of animation for an original animated series that will definitely have fans of The Ricky Gervais Show with Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington feeling nostalgic.
Alley Cats is created and directed by the Office star, who also takes on the leading role as a member of a gang of stray cats.
Netflix teases “the series follows the trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats who seek companionship while ruminating about the struggles of everyday life”.
“From the funny to the absurd, the series is packed with Gervais’ signature style of heart and social commentary that audiences have come to expect,” the streamer’s synopsis adds.
It also boasts exceptional 2D animation by award-winning British animation studio, Blink Industries (Dead End: Paranormal Park, Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared).
This week, Netflix confirmed the release date for the new series as Friday, 7th August, with all six episodes of the first season dropping at once.
Co-starring with Ricky is a stellar line-up of British talent, including some frequent collaborators who have worked with him on After Life and other projects.
Tom Basden (The Ballad of Wallis Island), Andrew Brooke (PhoneShop), David Earl (Derek), Kerry Godliman (Trigger Point), Jo Hartley (Adolescence), and Diane Morgan (Motherland) complete the main cast. All of them have also previously appeared in After Life.
Natalie Cassidy (EastEnders) and Tony Way (After Life, Mandy) will also be taking on featured roles.
The new image features fans’ first look at the cast of cats, nestled together next to some wheelie bins as they look out over a city skyline.
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Netflix’s announcement has already sparked excitement amongst fans, who can’t wait for the After Life cast to return to Netflix for more laughs.
One X user said: “I’m laughing at this already after reading the cast.. This is going to be fun.”
“If it’s created by Ricky Gervais, I’ll give it a shot,” someone else replied. And another fan predicted: “Ricky Gervais doing adult animation? That cast is ridiculously stacked. Alley Cats might be the sleeper hit of August.”
Alley Cats premieres Friday, 7th August on Netflix.