After Life (TV series)
| After Life | |
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| Genre | Dark comedy |
| Created by | Ricky Gervais |
| Directed by | Ricky Gervais |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Release | |
| Original network | Netflix |
After Life is an upcoming American dark comedy web television series created, executive produced, directed, and starring Ricky Gervais that is set to premiere on Netflix.
Premise
After Life follows "Tony, who had a perfect life. But after his wife Lisa suddenly dies, Tony changes. After contemplating taking his own life, he decides instead to live long enough to punish the world by saying and doing whatever he likes from now on. He thinks it’s like a Super Power — not caring about himself or anyone else — but it turns out to be tricky when everyone is trying to save the nice guy they used to know."[1]
Cast and characters
Production
Development
On May 9, 2018, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of six episodes. The series was created and directed by Ricky Gervais who is also set to executive produce alongside Charlie Hanson.[1][2][3][4]
Casting
Alongside the series order announcement, it was confirmed that Ricky Gervais would star in the series.[1] On July 5, 2018, it was announced that Penelope Wilton, David Bradley, Ashley Jensen, Tom Basden, Tony Way, David Earl, Joe Wilkinson, Kerry Godliman, Mandeep Dhillon, Jo Hartley, Roisin Conaty, and Diane Morgan had joined the series' cast.[5]
Filming
Principal photography for the series has reportedly begun in London.[5]
References
- 1 2 3 Petski, Denise (May 9, 2018). "Ricky Gervais Comedy 'After Life' Gets Series Order At Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (May 9, 2018). "Ricky Gervais to Create, Star in Netflix Scripted Comedy Series 'After Life'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
- ↑ Ausiello, Michael (May 9, 2018). "Ricky Gervais Comedy After Life Snags 6-Episode Series Order at Netflix". TVLine. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
- ↑ Baysinger, Tim (May 9, 2018). "Netflix Orders Ricky Gervais Sitcom 'After Life'". The Wrap. Retrieved May 9, 2018.
- 1 2 Wiseman, Andreas (July 5, 2018). "'Downton Abbey' & 'Game Of Thrones' Stars Join Ricky Gervais In His New Netflix Comedy 'After Life', Shoot Under Way". Deadline. Retrieved July 5, 2018.