Ricky Gervais's new Netflix comedy series confirmed – and he reunites with After Life favourites
The series is coming to our screens in 2026.
Netflix has announced a new animated comedy series from After Life creator Ricky Gervais, titled Alley Cats.
The new six-part series will star Gervais alongside many other After Life cast members including Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Tom Basden, Diane Morgan, Tony Way, Andrew Brooke and Jo Hartley.
Co-directed by Gervais and Elliot Dear, Alley Cats will follow "the trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats who seek companionship while ruminating about the struggles of everyday life," according to the official synopsis.
Gervais said: “I play a fat, lazy, rude, opinionated creature with fangs, who’s not as smart or brave as he thinks he is. So quite a stretch.”
The comedian and actor previously opened up about making the animated series back 2023, telling fans in an online question and answer session that he chose the medium because “filming is a hard slog”.
“We started it, and it’s gonna take a long time ‘cos it’s animation. It won’t be finished until next year,” he said.
He added: “I did animation 'cos I thought, ‘I’m getting old now’ and filming is a hard slog. I thought, ‘Animation, that’s easy.’ It’s not. I’ve been a fool.”
Alley Cats will debut on Netflix in 2026. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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