The Roku Channel buys UK sci-fi comedy

Sci-fi comedy We Are Not Alone is heading to America.

Streaming platform The Roku Channel will premiere the show, originally made for the UK’s Dave channel, this Friday.

Written by Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond - the co-creators and stars of Ghosts the comedy is set six weeks after the Gu’un aliens have invaded and completely conquered Earth.

Cast members include Declan Baxter, Joe Thomas, Vicki Pepperdine, Mike Wozniak, Georgia May Foote, Amanda Abbington, and Bruce Mackinnon.

Colin Davis, head of scripted originals at Roku said: ‘It has become increasingly clear that comedy has no borders, and We Are Not Alone is truly out-of-this-world.

‘We are excited to bring this hilarious show from world class creators and producers to the US audiences on The Roku Channel.

The film, produced by Big Talk, originally aired on Dave in November, Read Chortle’s review here.

Published: 24 Jan 2023