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The Invention of Lying
Ricky and Matt in the office.
Directed by	Ricky Gervais Matthew Robinson
Produced by	Lynda Obst Oly Obst
Written by	Ricky Gervais Matthew Robinson
Starring	Ricky Gervais Jennifer Garner
Music by	Tim Atack
Cinematography	Tim Suhrstedt
Edited by	Chris Gill
Distributed by	Universal Pictures Warner Brothers Pictures
Release Dates	25 September 2009 2009
Running Time	96 minutes
Country	USA
Language	English
Budget	$4,000,000 (estimated)
	IMDB Profile

For the blog created by Ricky Gervais see This Side of the Truth (blog)

The Invention of Lying (formerly This Side of the Truth) is a forthcoming feature film comedy co-written by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson. The pair are also signed on to co-direct the film and Gervais will play the lead role. Shooting begins in spring 2008 and the film is expected to premiere in 2009.

In mid-February an early draft of the script was leaked to several internet sites. The initial responses were very favourable, one website even lauding its potential as an instant classic. Details including some *spoilers* can be found here.

Plot

The Invention of Lying is set in a contemporary world where "there's no such thing as lying, evolution meant we don't lie and I'm the first person who realises I can lie so I'm Superman," says Gervais<ref>This Morning ITV1 -13 November 2007</ref>. In another interview Gervais said, "My character works in the film industry, where actors are really readers who tell completely factual stories. My character's a loser who's about to lose his job, and who's lumbering through the 1300s. All he's got to work with is the Black Death. But once he lies and pretends he's found lost stories, he becomes the greatest storyteller in the world."<ref>Variety.com - 12 September 2007</ref>

Cast

As of the 18th March, in addition to Ricky and Jennifer Garner, also confirmed are Jonah Hill, Jeffrey Tambor, John Hodgeman, Tina Fey, Christopher Guest, Rob Lowe, Louis CK and Jason Bateman. As well as a promised cameo by Stephen Merchant and Shaun "Barry off Eastenders" Williamson, with Barry playing Ricky's dad in a flashback scene. IMDb also lists Karl Pilkington as an actor, and in fact he did have a brief cameo as a caveman in the opening sequence of the film (as discussed on The Culture Show and on the NME Radio Show). However in a video on rickygervais.com, Karl revealed that his appearance was cut out of the film.

Trivia

This will be Ricky Gervais' second lead role in a Hollywood movie. The first was Ghost Town.
According to Aintitcool.com, "Matthew Robinson wrote the script (and has since worked with Gervais on it)." <ref>http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34835</ref>
Producers Lynda Obst and Oly Obst are mother and son.
A blog featuring updates from Ricky can be found on his website.

References

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 ''For the blog created by Ricky Gervais see [[This Side of the Truth (blog)]]''
-'''''The Invention of Lying (formerly This Side of the Truth)''''' is a forthcoming feature film comedy co-written by [[Ricky Gervais]] and Matthew Robinson. The pair are also signed on to co-direct the film and Gervais will play the lead role. Shooting begins in spring 2008 and the film is expected to premiere in 2009.
+'''''The Invention of Lying''''' (formerly '''''This Side of the Truth)''''' is a forthcoming feature film comedy co-written by [[Ricky Gervais]] and [[Matthew Robinson]]. The pair are also signed on to co-direct the film and Gervais will play the lead role. Shooting begins in spring 2008 and the film is expected to premiere in 2009.
-In mid-February an early draft of the script was leaked to several internet sites, the initial responses were very favourable, one website even lauding its potential as an instant classic, details including some *spoilers* can be found [http://chud.com/articles/articles/13613/1/THE-CROP-REPORT---21208-THIS-SIDE-OF-THE-TRUTH/Page1.html here]
+In mid-February an early draft of the script was leaked to several internet sites. The initial responses were very favourable, one website even lauding its potential as an instant classic. Details including some *spoilers* can be found [http://chud.com/articles/articles/13613/1/THE-CROP-REPORT---21208-THIS-SIDE-OF-THE-TRUTH/Page1.html here].
 ==Plot==
-''The Invention of Lying'' is set in a contemporary world where "there's no such thing as lying, evolution meant we don't lie and I'm the first person who realises I can lie so I'm superman," says Gervais<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5t9pKLJJZw ''This Morning'' ITV1 -13 November 2007]</ref>. In another interview Gervais said, "My character works in the film industry, where actors are really readers who tell completely factual stories. My character's a loser who's about to lose his job, and who's lumbering through the 1300s. All he's got to work with is the Black Death. But once he lies and pretends he's found lost stories, he becomes the greatest storyteller in the world."<ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117971879.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 Variety.com - 12 September 2007]</ref>
+''The Invention of Lying'' is set in a contemporary world where "there's no such thing as lying, evolution meant we don't lie and I'm the first person who realises I can lie so I'm Superman," says Gervais<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5t9pKLJJZw ''This Morning'' ITV1 -13 November 2007]</ref>. In another interview Gervais said, "My character works in the film industry, where actors are really readers who tell completely factual stories. My character's a loser who's about to lose his job, and who's lumbering through the 1300s. All he's got to work with is the Black Death. But once he lies and pretends he's found lost stories, he becomes the greatest storyteller in the world."<ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117971879.html?categoryid=13&cs=1 Variety.com - 12 September 2007]</ref>
 ==Cast==
-As of the 18th March, in addition to Ricky and Jennifer Garner, also confirmed are Jonah Hill, Jeffrey Tambor, John Hodgeman, Tina Fey, Christopher Guest, Rob Lowe, Louis CK and Jason Bateman. As well as a promised cameo by [[Stephen Merchant]] and [[Shaun Williamson|Shaun "Barry off Eastenders" Williamson]], with Barry playing Ricky's dad in a flashback scene.  IMDB also lists [[Karl Pilkington]] as an actor, and in fact he did have a brief cameo as a caveman in the opening sequence of the film (as discussed on [[The Culture Show]] and on the [[NME Radio Show]]) however in a video on rickygervais.com, Karl revealed that his appearance was cut out of the film.
+As of the 18th March, in addition to Ricky and Jennifer Garner, also confirmed are Jonah Hill, Jeffrey Tambor, John Hodgeman, Tina Fey, Christopher Guest, Rob Lowe, Louis CK and Jason Bateman. As well as a promised cameo by [[Stephen Merchant]] and [[Shaun Williamson|Shaun "Barry off Eastenders" Williamson]], with Barry playing Ricky's dad in a flashback scene.  IMDb also lists [[Karl Pilkington]] as an actor, and in fact he did have a brief cameo as a caveman in the opening sequence of the film (as discussed on [[The Culture Show]] and on the [[NME Radio Show]]). However in a video on rickygervais.com, Karl revealed that his appearance was cut out of the film.
 ==Trivia==
-* This will be Ricky Gervais' second lead role in a Hollywood movie. The first being ''[[Ghost Town]]''.
+* This will be Ricky Gervais' second lead role in a Hollywood movie. The first was ''[[Ghost Town]]''.
 * According to Aintitcool.com, "Matthew Robinson wrote the script (and has since worked with Gervais on it)." <ref>http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34835</ref>
 * Producers Lynda Obst and Oly Obst are mother and son.