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'''''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. | '''''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] | |||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
''This Side of the Truth'' 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> | ''This Side of the Truth'' 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 and Louis CK. As well as a promised cameo by [[Stephen Merchant]] and [[Shaun Williamson|Shaun "Barry off Eastenders" Williamson]]. | |||
==Trivia== | ==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 being ''[[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> | * 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. | * Producers Lynda Obst and Oly Obst are mother and son. | ||
* A blog featuring updates from Ricky can be found on his [http://www.rickygervais.com/thissideofthetruth.php website.] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 18:38, 19 March 2008
| This Side of the Truth | |
 Ricky is a veteran at playing liars. | |
| 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 | in pre production |
| Cinematography | in pre production |
| Edited by | in pre production |
| Distributed by | in pre production |
| Release Dates |  2009  2009
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| Running Time | in pre production |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Budget | in pre production |
| IMDB Profile | |
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
This Side of the Truth 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 and Louis CK. As well as a promised cameo by Stephen Merchant and Shaun "Barry off Eastenders" Williamson.
Trivia
- This will be Ricky Gervais' second lead role in a Hollywood movie. The first being 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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