According to Ricky Gervais, his latest character in the sitcom Derek exhibits greater self-awareness compared to David Brent from The Office.
He stated: “The distinction is that there’s an absence of irony, and individuals are expressing exactly what they mean, no matter how outlandish that may be.
“The talking heads in The Office contrasted with what you actually witnessed them doing, thus there was a certain irony in David Brent proclaiming, ‘They love me out there’.
“Derek possesses self-awareness due to his honesty.
“He candidly shares his thoughts. He’s superior to us. He’s delightful and kind-hearted.
“Whatever he contemplates and acts upon aligns with kindness, whether deemed right or wrong.”
Ricky, who crafted the pilot without his usual collaborator Stephen Merchant, mentioned his intent to resonate emotionally with the audience.
by Lorelle Heath
