Ricky Gervais says Netflix “can’t be arsed” to promote his new special

Ricky Gervais has said Netflix “can’t be arsed” to promote his new comedy special because it will be “huge” regardless.The comedian’s latest stand-up special, Armageddon, was released on the streaming service on Christmas Day.

At the time of writing (January 2), the special is ranked second on Netflix’s top 10 TV shows behind drama Fool Me Once.Before the special was released, Gervais explained in a post on X how there would be little promotion for Armageddon by the company.“Netflix aren’t doing any posters because they can’t be arsed and I’m not doing any press interviews because they’re all c**ts,” Gervais wrote on December 18. “All I’ve got is you lot.

Please watch #Armageddon on Netflix. Merry Christmas.”Netflix aren't doing any posters because they can't be arsed and I'm not doing any press interviews because they're all cunts.

All I've got is you lot. Please watch #Armageddon on Netflix. Merry Christmas. pic.twitter.com/pLpzymyqDD— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) December 18, 2023Asked by a fan why Netflix are not “advertising” the special, Gervais replied: “They think it’s going to be huge whatever.”Ahead of its release, Gervais received criticism from a disability charity after using an ableist slur in the special.