Ricky Gervais responds to After Life conspiracy theory and confirms that Anne is not a ghost

Ricky Gervais has tackled the latest After Life conspiracy theory and has made things clear for confused fans.

The 58-year-old writer and director of the show responded to intrigued viewers of the Netflix show who believe that Anne, the lady from the cemetery, is a ghost.

The actor confirmed that the character, played by Penelope Wilton, is not a ghost in the dark comedy series.

Ricky, who admitted that he is a big fan of the theory, explained: “No, it is not. I love that conspiracy theory and it could happen.”

But the comedian revealed that it would never happen in After Life, adding: “Not one of my things. That would be weird, unless I did a real fantasy that had ghosts and angels, that it might someday.”

The star revealed that the purpose of Anne’s role is to highlight having someone to turn to in difficult times.

“She is real. She is there to demonstrate that the kindness of strangers can really save a life, and that we all need an Anne in our lives, that slightly older and wiser person who has nothing more to gain than show empathy and honesty”. additional.

He said that Anne’s character is there to show the gesture of kindness and goodwill without expecting anything in return.

Using the example of a bird, Ricky explained, “Just like if you see a baby bird, you don’t have to think, ‘Oh my God, should it bother me?’ you say: ‘My God, it’s a little bird that fell from the nest’.

“You don’t start thinking, ‘I’m a great person to do this,’ or ‘What’s in it for me? That bird can never pay me back.'”

Ricky also said that his character, Tony Johnson, continues to turn to her on the show to “search for her,” as fans will see during the series.

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