In addition to Humanity, Ricky Gervais has sold Netflix a new comedy special
In addition to the upcoming filmed version of Ricky Gervais’ comedy tour Humanity, a new comedy special has been sold to Netflix, according to Deadline. The streaming service will air Humanity in the first quarter of this year, as it is already filmed. They also have the U.S. and select international rights to Gervais’ The Office spinoff movie David Brent: Life on the Road. Interested in being a small part of the new special? Gervais tweeted about the news, and said that the second special doesn’t have a theme or a title yet. He’s asking for suggestions, which you can tweet at him @RickyGervais. You can check out the tweet below.
As you may have read, Netflix have bought two stand up specials. The first, Humanity, which I have toured and filmed. And the second, which I haven’t even thought about yet. Any suggestions for a theme or title? pic.twitter.com/8PqKQyUQtT
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) January 2, 2018
Humanity was filmed in London’s Eventim Apollow. There is no air date set currently.
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