Ricky Gervais announces release date for David Brent movie

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4 February 2016 at 9:13 am

Ricky Gervais Twitter picture: Life on The Road. In cinemas from August 19th. #BrentsBack screenshot

Ricky Gervais arrives at the 73nd annual Golden Globe Awards, January 10, 2016, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California

Ricky Gervais has announced that he has finished the rough cut of his upcoming David Brent movie "Life On The Road," based on the famous character from "The Office."

The comedian took to Twitter to share the news, posting a still from the film alongside the caption: "Life on The Road. In cinemas from August 19th. #BrentsBack."

The movie follows Brent as he takes his band "Foregone Conclusion" on tour, financed by himself. The soundtrack includes several original tracks, and the film's release will also be accompanied by an album and a live tour. Andy Burrows from Razorlight and We Are Scientists features in the cast.

"Life On The Road" hits UK cinemas on August 19.

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