Ricky Gervais is back in the recording booth for Alley Cats, voicing Gus — one of several streetwise felines at the center of his new adult animated comedy for Netflix. He’s surrounded by a familiar crew of collaborators, many of whom have worked with him across multiple projects.
- Ricky Gervais — Gus
- Diane Morgan — Olive
- David Earl — Puke
- Tom Basden — Ponce
- Andrew Brooke — Fang
- Kerry Godliman
- Tony Way
- Jo Hartley
- Natalie Cassidy
If those names ring a bell, there’s a reason. Diane Morgan and David Earl were highlights of Gervais’s Netflix dramedy After Life, where Kerry Godliman also played a key role. Tom Basden is well known to UK comedy fans from Plebs, Natalie Cassidy is a longtime EastEnders staple, and Tony Way, Jo Hartley, and Andrew Brooke have popped up all over British TV and film.
What it’s about
Set in Britain, the series follows a gang of feral cats from different backgrounds as they scrape by, bond up, and philosophize about the small, strange moments of everyday life. It’s an adult-aimed, street-corner view of friendship and survival told through sharp, talky exchanges — and built for quick hits with 15-minute episodes.
Six episodes, about 15 minutes each, streaming on Netflix.
Gervais isn’t just starring; he’s the show’s creator and writer, and also serves as co-director and executive producer on the animated project.
The first run spans six episodes, each roughly 15 minutes long.