Ricky Gervais To Move Away From Comedy

Ricky Gervais is moving away from comedy. The 48-year-old British star is becoming increasingly interested in creating dramatic projects, and his next film will not rely on his comic talents.

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Appearing at the gala screening of his new movie "The Invention of Lying" at London's BAFTA offices Thursday night, Ricky told BANG Showbiz: "It's all about the things that excite me most, and the things that really excite me and really make a difference in my life have been drama more than comedy."

"I love comedy, and it's what I do, but the things that really move me are more dramatic, and particularly as we go along, we've snuck in more drama."

"This film is a comedy which goes into philosophical questions and drama and my next project, 'Cemetery Junction' is the most dramatic thing we've ever done. I'd say it was a drama with funny bits."

While "The Invention of Lying" - which Ricky co-wrote, co-directed and stars in - starts as a comedy about a world where everyone tells the truth until one man discovers the ability to lie, the comedian promises it has a few twists.

He added: "It starts off as a high concept comedy then goes to a middle sort of bit and ends up as a sweet Hollywood rom-com."

"The Invention of Lying" opens in cinemas Friday.