PHILIPPINES, AUGUST 15 2012 – He’s a self-aggrandizing
actor who’s appeared in some of Hollywood’s biggest hits. But now his career is
on the wane, and he’ll do anything to reverse his fortunes. From Ricky Gervais
and Stephen Merchant, LIFE’S TOO SHORT is a faux
documentary starring Warwick Davis (“Willow,” the “Harry Potter” and “Star
Wars” films) as a fictionalized version of himself: a little person who’s down
on his luck, desperately trying to hustle and connive his way back into the
spotlight. The comedy series kicks off its seven-episode season Monday,
September 3 at 10pm, exclusively on HBO.
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| Photo courtesy of HBO Asia |
In LIFE’S TOO SHORT, actor Warwick
Davis is struggling to jumpstart his fading career and maintain his status as
Britain’s “go-to” little person. He runs a talent agency for fellow showbiz
little people called “Dwarves for Hire,” though he often takes the best roles
for himself, and serves as vice chairman of a society for small people, though
he’d rather be chairman. Davis also seeks advice from his old pals Gervais and
Merchant (playing versions of themselves) in hopes that their A-list celebrity
connections will aid his career.
Each episode features cameos by top stars, including
Johnny Depp, Liam Neeson, Sting, Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Carell and Kat
Deeley. Other cast regulars include Jo Enright as Davis’ soon to be ex-wife
Sue, Rosamund Hanson as his dim-witted assistant Cheryl, Steve Brody as his
incompetent accountant and “EastEnders” actor Shaun Williamson as himself.
Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant are the creators of
the Golden Globe®-winning BBC comedy series “The Office” and the HBO
series “Extras” and “The Ricky Gervais Show.” In addition to his feature film
credits, Warwick Davis guest-starred on the series “Extras.”
LIFE’S
TOO SHORT was created by Ricky Gervais, Stephen
Merchant & Warwick Davis; executive producers, Ricky Gervais & Stephen
Merchant; producer, Charlie Hanson.
HBO Original Series LIFE’S TOO SHORT premieres on Monday, September 3 at 10pm exclusively on HBO / 9pm
on HBO HD. Brand new episodes air weekly at the same time.
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