Ricky Gervais Presents 'Alley Cats' at Annecy Festival
Originally published Jun 25, 2026
By Melanie Goodfellow · Deadline
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Key points
- Ricky Gervais presented 'Alley Cats' at the Annecy International Animation Festival.
- The Netflix show features British cats from different societal backgrounds.
- The animation is described as politically incorrect and philosophical.
- Gervais received a positive reception from the audience at the festival.
- The project went through trials and tribulations before its presentation.
Ricky Gervais attended the Annecy International Animation Festival for a sneak peek of his new Netflix adult animation, 'Alley Cats.' The show follows a group of British cats from diverse backgrounds. Gervais received a warm reception from the audience at the festival's main venue, which was filled to capacity. The project is described as expletive-filled, politically incorrect, and philosophical. The presentation came after the show's development journey, which included various challenges and changes.
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