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Lucifer_666 · Site Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 12791

Ricky Gervais is to star in and direct a film set in a world where everyone tells the truth, according to reports.
The comedian will take the lead role in This Side of the Truth, playing an actor who tells the first ever lie, trade paper Variety said.

It marks his first starring role on the big screen after cameos in A Night At The Museum and For Your Consideration.
The Office creator will share directing duties with co-writer Matt Robinson, Variety reported.

This Side of Truth is due to start filming next spring. According to Variety, his character will be a performer who tells the first lie and harnesses its power for personal gain.

"My character works in the film industry, where actors are really readers who tell completely factual stories," Gervais told Variety.
"My character's a loser who's about to lose his job... But once he lies and pretends he's found lost stories, he becomes the greatest storyteller in the world."

Strange concept.....but.....Might be good

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Catnapper · Site Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 8906

Hmm it does sound strange.......almost like Liar Liar but in reverse

If it's set in the film industry it could make for an amusing film though....

Lucifer_666 · Site Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 12791

You hit the nail on the head babe that was the film straight away I thought of too when I heard the plot

Going by his past record it should be funny

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Catnapper · Site Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 8906

I wonder if that's where they got the idea from?

I hope Ricky doesn't pull faces like Jim Carrey though

Lucifer_666 · Site Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 12791

I think its mean't to be an alternative world though were nobody lies which is slightly different ..and I don't think Gervais has a rubber face

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Lucifer_666 · Site Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 12791

Universal Pictures International has acquired all international distribution rights to the Ricky Gervais comedy "This Side of the Truth" reports the trades.

"Truth" stars Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, Louis C.K., Tina Fey, Christopher Guest, Jeffrey Tambor, John Hodgman and Jonah Hill.

Gervais is the storyteller who lives in a world where nobody lies; he patents the fib and uses it to become a star.

The movie marks Gervais' feature directing debut ad begins shooting Monday in Boston. Warner Bros. already has domestic distribution.

It will be interesting to see how Gervais first outing in films does??? Hopefully its good!!

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