JamesG
06-23-2011, 01:50 PM
Ricky Gervais Producing New HBO/BBC2 Comedy
Thursday, June 23, 2011
by Pavan
Production has begun in London on "Life's Too Short", the new comedy series from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant (creators of the Golden Globe-winning BBC comedy series "The Office" and the HBO series "Extras" and "The Ricky Gervais Show").
The seven-episode series will debut on BBC2 later this year and on HBO in 2012.
"Life's Too Short" is a faux documentary starring actor Warwick Davis (Willow, the Harry Potter and Star Wars films) as a fictionalized version of himself: a down-and-out little person desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight.
Each episode will feature cameos by top stars, including Johnny Depp, Sting and Steve Carell, along with Gervais and Merchant playing themselves in minor roles.
Other cast regulars include Jo Enright as Davis' wife Sue, and Rosamund Hanson as his assistant Cheryl.
"Life's Too Short" is written, directed and executive produced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant; produced by Charlie Hanson.
http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2011/06/nick-at-nite-july-2011-has-summer.html
Thursday, June 23, 2011
by Pavan
Production has begun in London on "Life's Too Short", the new comedy series from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant (creators of the Golden Globe-winning BBC comedy series "The Office" and the HBO series "Extras" and "The Ricky Gervais Show").
The seven-episode series will debut on BBC2 later this year and on HBO in 2012.
"Life's Too Short" is a faux documentary starring actor Warwick Davis (Willow, the Harry Potter and Star Wars films) as a fictionalized version of himself: a down-and-out little person desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight.
Each episode will feature cameos by top stars, including Johnny Depp, Sting and Steve Carell, along with Gervais and Merchant playing themselves in minor roles.
Other cast regulars include Jo Enright as Davis' wife Sue, and Rosamund Hanson as his assistant Cheryl.
"Life's Too Short" is written, directed and executive produced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant; produced by Charlie Hanson.
http://blog.sitcomsonline.com/2011/06/nick-at-nite-july-2011-has-summer.html