HBO just announced that production has begun on their new comedy series, Life’s Too Short. Filming will take place in London, according to the official press statement.
The new comedy series comes from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, creators of the Golden Globe-winning BBC comedy series The Office and the HBO series Extras and The Ricky Gervais Show. The seven-episode season will debut on BBC Two later this year and on HBO in 2012.
Life’s Too Short is a faux documentary starring actor Warwick Davis (Willow, the Harry Potter and Star Wars films) as a fictionalized version of himself: a down-and-out little person desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the spotlight.
Each episode will feature cameos by top stars, including Johnny Depp, Sting, and Steve Carell, along with Gervais and Merchant playing themselves in minor roles. Other cast regulars include Jo Enright as Davis’ wife Sue, and Rosamund Hanson as his assistant Cheryl.
Life’s Too Short is written, directed, and executive produced by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant; produced by Charlie Hanson.
