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David Brent: Life On The Road

David Brent: Life On The Road

  • 2016 film

Comedy film focusing on The Office's David Brent. Stars Ricky Gervais, Ben Bailey Smith, Tom Basden, Jo Hartley, Tom Bennett and more.

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9 things we want to see in the David Brent movie (Link expired)

Here are all the cringey moments, musical medleys, and guest appearances we want to see in the new film from Ricky Gervais.

Jordan Sims, WOW247, 23rd November 2015

Which The Office stars won't be in Life On The Road?

Ricky Gervais's film Life On The Road, which is scheduled for release in August 2016, focuses on the music career of deluded office manager David Brent from his maiden TV series The Office (2001 - 2003). But it will not feature the original actors from the series Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook, it has been confirmed.

The Telegraph, 2nd November 2015

Ricky Gervais signs Coldplay's Chris Martin to his film

A David Brent movie wouldn't be complete without a killer soundtrack and creator Ricky Gervais has called on a rather famous friend to help out: Coldplay's Chris Martin.

Emma Daly, Radio Times, 17th October 2015

Ricky Gervais is using The Apprentice as research

Ricky Gervais has revealed he's using this series of The Apprentice as research for his upcoming Brent film, because, well, of course he is.

Emma Daly, Radio Times, 15th October 2015

Ricky Gervais to release Life on the Road soundtrack

The Office creator will make a record of David Brent's songs to coincide with the release of his new film.

Susanna Lazarus, Radio Times, 14th September 2015

Ricky Gervais does Office film without Stephen Merchant

Ricky Gervais will reportedly make The Office movie without the help of Stephen Merchant.

Hollywood News, 23rd June 2015

First look at Life On The Road

Britain's favourite middle manager is back...as a travelling salesman.

Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 18th May 2015

Is a David Brent film a terrible idea?

With film there's so much more at stake. It needs to be a success because everyone is already frothing at the thought that it might fail.

ShortList, 15th May 2015

Ricky Gervais finally secures funding for new film

Life on the Road will follow the salesman/wannabe rock star David Brent as he attempts to break into the music business with his band, Foregone Conclusion.

Jack Shepherd, The Independent, 13th May 2015

Doc Brown to star in Ricky Gervais's 'Life on the Road'

The rapper - otherwise known as actor Ben Bailey Smith - will star with the former office manager in the spoof rock documentary.

Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 8th January 2015

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