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Netflix has released the trailer for Alley Cats, the new adult animated comedy series, from Ricky Gervais.
The After Life creator said: ‘I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited about a trailer. I can’t wait for everyone to get to know these cats’
Six 15-minute episodes will stream on Netflix from August 7 – and will have a preview at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France on Thursday.
It follows the trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats who seek companionship while ruminating about the struggles of everyday life, all animated by Blink Industries.
The cast – which features a lot of long-time Gervais collaborators – includes Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way.
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