Ricky Gervais used his energetic Annecy 2026 masterclass to pitch Alley Cats, a bold describing the animation as a whimsical project he "could make forever" with gusto and unveiling its trailer to lively cheers on his 65th birthday.
The Netflix‑backed series suddenly drew strong praise and admiration from the festival audience who were delighted, prompting Gervais to joke, with a cheeky smile, "I hope you like cats. And swearing."
Nevertheless, the comedian's new Netflix show which debuted this year has drawn a chorus of fan criticism and dissent over its tone, which many found abrasive, with viewers taking to social media eagerly to express disappointment online.