There’s great news for fans of AFTER LIFE, as Netflix and Ricky Gervais have confirmed that there will be a third series.
The announcment may come as no surprise to many followers of the show who have really enjoyed the last season and of course it’s the number one most-watched show again this week. Now, we get to see more of Tony and his friends in a brand new series.
Netflix announced the renewal of the show via Twitter:
NEWS: After Life will return for season 3.
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) May 6, 2020
With the show officially coming back, that means that Golden Globe and Emmy winner Ricky Gervais (The Office), who also serves as the writer, executive producer and director, has got a lot of work to do in order to bring the new season to the streaming giants. Even he knows how busy he’s going to be after sharing his response about the new series:
Because so many of you watched #AfterLife2 so quickly and made it Number 1 again, the nice people at @Netflix have suggested that I get off my fat arse and do another season. This is all your fault. pic.twitter.com/NDD2gGnFXx
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) May 6, 2020
Set in the small fictitious town of Tambury, the comedy-drama series follows Tony (Ricky Gervais), a writer for the local newspaper whose life is upended after his wife dies from cancer.
In series 2, whilst still struggling with immense grief for his wife, we see Tony try to become a better friend to those around him. Each grappling with their own problems and only to be intensified by the looming threat of the local newspaper being shut down.
Will the town’s local Am-Dram show lift everyone’s spirits?
AFTER LIFE is a Netflix original series from Derek Productions. The six-part series is created, written and directed by Ricky Gervais. Charlie Hanson is producer and Ricky Gervais and Duncan Hayes are executive producers.
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Alongside Ricky Gervais, returning cast includes: Penelope Wilton (Downton Abbey, Doctor Who), David Bradley (The Harry Potter series, Game of Thrones), Ashley Jensen (Extras), Tom Basden (Plebs, David Brent: Life On The Road), Tony Way (Edge of Tomorrow), David Earl (Cemetery Junction, Derek), Joe Wilkinson (Him and Her), Kerry Godliman (Derek), Mandeep Dhillon, Jo Hartley, Roisin Conaty and Diane Morgan (David Brent: Life On The Road), Tracy-Ann Oberman (Eastenders). Also joined by: Peter Egan (Downton Abbey), Ethan Lawrence (Bad Education) and Bill Ward (Coronation Street, Emmerdale).
If you haven’t yet seen the trailer for season 2, then feast your eyes on the footage in the video player below:
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AFTER LIFE seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream now on Netflix.
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