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Ricky Gervais Sets Netflix Animated Series 'Alley Cats' for 2026

The project marks Gervais’ first TV creation since After Life.

Overview

  • Netflix confirmed the six-part, 2D “slacker sitcom,” which follows a group of feral British cats who seek companionship while musing on everyday life.
  • The season comprises six 15-minute episodes, with a first-look image released alongside the announcement.
  • Gervais created the series, co-directs, executive produces and voices one of the cats, describing his role as a lazy, opinionated creature with fangs.
  • The voice cast reunites frequent collaborators including Diane Morgan, Tom Basden, Kerry Godliman, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Jo Hartley, Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way.
  • Production comes from Derek Productions with animation by Blink Industries, Elliot Dear as co-director, Steven Hamilton Shaw as executive producer and Tang Heng as production designer.