Globally, RICKY GERVAIS has expanded his reach – he’s getting ready to make the Chinese laugh over their chow mein.
The British comedian has announced that a version of The Office is being developed for broadcast on screens in the Asian nation.
His iconic sitcom has already met with significant success in the US, where STEVE CARELL took on the role of the bumbling office manager.
On his blog, he noted: “I have some amazing news… we are about to start work on developing a Chinese “The Office”. How cool is that?”
In the meantime, Ricky has dismissed claims that he will take on the David Brent character when actor Steve exits the US series after its seventh season.
He remarked: “I’m not taking over from Steve Carell and will just continue to make
millions for doing f*** all because I created the show and all the characters, and own the format and it’s being syndicated now and I get paid every time any episode of any version is played anywhere in the world.”
It’s good to remember your roots, Ricky.
