First casting news for Cemetery Junction

Gervais said it was ‘fantastic’ that the Schindler’s List star will star in the comedy about suburban twentysomethings working at a building society in the Seventies.

Writing on his blog, he said: ‘I bumped into him at the Toronto Film Festival and told him I had written a part with him in mind. I sent him the script and what do you know?

‘He is an amazing actor and will bring a real weight to the movie. Can’t wait.’

Gervais and co-writer Stephen Merchant are currently scouting locations for the movie – originally titled The Men From The Pru – and filming will begin later this year.

Published: 13 Apr 2009