David Brent Is Hitting The Big Screen

The first posters of David Brent: Life on the Road has been released.

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That’s right the character that made Ricky Gervais a household name is coming to the big screen, 12 years after being first introduced to him in The Office.

Gervais returns to not only stars as Brent, but he also be directing the fake documentary. As well as images, the synopsis has also been revealed and you can read it here:

“Twelve years ago, David Brent (Ricky Gervais) was a regional manager for a mid-level paper merchants. On 19 August 2016, get ready to see him on the big screen as he chases fame and fortune in DAVID BRENT: LIFE ON THE ROAD.  

Now working as a rep selling cleaning (and ladies personal hygiene) products up and down the country, Brent hasn’t given up his dream of becoming a rock star - or more specifically, singer/songwriter for fledgling rock band ‘Foregone Conclusion’.  As he assembles a group of mercenary session musicians, a talented sidekick for street cred and an overpriced yet underwhelmed tour manager, he embarks upon a self-financed UK tour coming to a venue near every major city near you.”

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I know The Office and Gervais have its diehard fans and this will make them happy. I just don’t think the general public care now, Gervais isn’t as popular as he once was and I think they’ve missed the boat. If he wanted to make a film he should have done it ten years ago.

David Brent: Life on the Road will be released in UK cinemas on Friday 19th August.