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Ricky Gervais’ six‑part animated series Alley Cats on Netflix is criticized as lazy and lacking the warmth, nuance, and writing that made The Office a landmark, with bored voice performances and jokes that feel improvised and half‑hearted, though it mostly avoids his recent anti‑woke stand‑up tone.
Ricky Gervais reiterates his defense of free speech on BBC Radio 2, saying he won’t alter his material to avoid offending anyone and that backlash only makes his jokes funnier; he stresses he never sets out to offend, noting outrage tends to come from his Netflix reach rather than live audiences.
Ricky Gervais unveiled Netflix’s adult animated series Alley Cats at the Annecy International Animation Festival, receiving a hero’s welcome in a packed Bonlieu theatre and a birthday serenade as he previewed the first two episodes. The show follows Gus, a ginger tomcat, and a crew of stray British cats, with a domesticated cat named Ponce joining their daily musings on life… from cat etiquette to mortality. Gervais described Alley Cats as a continuation of his creative process across The Office, Extras and After Life, and highlighted his lifelong love of animals.
Annecy International Animation Film Festival today announced its 2026 lineup, led by Ricky Gervais giving a masterclass on Netflix’s Alley Cats, Mike Judge receiving the Honorary Cristal, and Brad Bird discussing his Ray Gunn project, with stop-motion greats the Brothers Quay also being honored. Travis Knight attends with a Wildwood exhibition. The festival runs June 21–27, opening with Minions & Monsters, and features previews and footage from major studios (Disney, Pixar, WB Animation) across its Official Selection and Contrechamp lineups, along with a new year‑round hub for animation.
Ricky Gervais posted a 2020 Golden Globes quip about celebrities not lecturing the public, and his Instagram caption drawing from that moment drew backlash as fans pointed out the Grammys’ outspoken stance on ICE, with peers like Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish getting highlighted.
Ricky Gervais resurfaced a 2020 dig telling award winners not to turn Grammys acceptance speeches into political platforms, posting a crying emoji with “They’re still not listening.” The 2026 Grammys featured several politically charged moments from performers like Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny, highlighting ongoing debate about celebrity activism, a theme Gervais has teased at multiple awards shows in the past.
A New York Times critic argues Ricky Gervais’s Netflix special Mortality, which won the Golden Globes for best stand-up on TV, underlines a perceived decline and lack of respect for stand-up. The review calls the special dull, recycled, and self-pitying, accusing Gervais of preaching about cancel culture without offering fresh insight, and suggests the Globes rewarded fame over true stand-up artistry, reflecting broader questions about how stand-up is recognized in awards. A correction note clarifies a mistaken detail about a joke in the piece.
Wanda Sykes used the Golden Globes stage to roast Bill Maher, telling him she’d like “a little less” from him while praising host Nikki Glaser; she also skewered Kevin Hart and Brett Goldstein, and harshly critiqued Ricky Gervais over his anti‑trans jokes, joking she’d accept the award on his behalf if he won. Sykes later announced that Gervais had won Best TV Stand‑Up and quipped he’d thank God and the trans community.
At the 2026 Golden Globes, Ricky Gervais won best performance in stand-up on TV for Mortality and was absent to accept; Wanda Sykes accepted on his behalf, joking that he would thank God and the trans community. Sykes also teased other nominees, while Gervais has faced ongoing backlash for jokes about transgender people, which he has defended. The ceremony took place at the Beverly Hilton and recognized the night’s winners and moments.
At the Golden Globes, Wanda Sykes used her moment on stage to poke at Bill Maher for talking too much and accepted Ricky Gervais’ Best Stand-Up Comedy (Television) award on his behalf, joking that he would thank God and the trans community — a quip that sparked lively online reaction from fans.
Ricky Gervais revealed in his Netflix special 'Mortality' that he once considered telling a controversial joke about Jason Momoa's size at the Golden Globes but decided against it, citing over-caution. The joke involved a comparison between Momoa and Peter Dinklage, but Gervais chose to self-censor to avoid potential backlash.
Ricky Gervais is creating and voicing a character in the adult animated comedy series 'Alley Cats' for Netflix, set to debut in 2026. The show features feral British cats navigating life's struggles, and Gervais humorously describes his role as a lazy, opinionated creature. The series is a 2D animation produced by Blink Industries, with a cast including Tom Basden and others, and follows Gervais's previous animated projects.
Ricky Gervais is returning to adult animation with a new Netflix series called 'Alley Cats,' featuring a cast of British comedians and centered on feral cats navigating life's struggles, marking his return to animation after 13 years.
A clip featuring Liam Neeson and Ricky Gervais convinced filmmaker Akiva Schaffer that a 'Naked Gun' reboot might be a good idea, highlighting Neeson's comedic skill and changing his initial opinion about the project.
Ewen MacIntosh, known for his role as Keith Bishop in The Office, has passed away at 50. Co-creator Ricky Gervais and collaborator Stephen Merchant paid tribute to his talent and humor, with actor Brian Baumgartner expressing his sadness. MacIntosh's work extended beyond The Office, including appearances in other Gervais shows and British sitcoms. Friends and colleagues remember him as a kind and empathetic person, thanking medical staff for their care.