After Life Season 2: Grieving Tony’s spirits are finally lifted (yet his foul language remains) in touching official trailer… as Ricky Gervais reveals ‘hope is everything’ in upcoming series
- AFTER LIFE returns to Netflix on 24th April 2020 with 6 brand new episodes
After Life fans have been eagerly-awaiting the arrival of the second season.
And ahead of the release on April 24, a new trailer for the show will leave hearts warmed as bitter and grieving Tony – played by Ricky Gervais – begins to have his spirits lifted by his adoring support network.
While he is still seen yearning for his late wife Lisa, Tony begins to perk up and vows to help his loved ones to improve their lives.
Here it is: The official trailer for Netflix’s After Life was released on Thursday
As well as Ricky, the cast includes Penelope Wilton, Ashley Jensen, Bill Ward, Tom Basden, Joe Wilkinson, Kerry Godliman, Roisin Conaty and Diane Morgan.
Tony is seen saying: ‘People think all things I miss doing with Lisa, I could do anyway. They’re missing the point. I miss doing nothing with her’.
Speaking ahead of the release of the show, Ricky said: ‘I was blown away by the reaction to season one. I’ve never experienced anything quite like it!..
‘It’s been truly heart-warming to see how the show has resonated with so many viewers on an emotional level. I can’t wait for everyone to see season 2 where hope is everything’.
On the up? While he is still seen yearning for his late wife, Tony begins to perk up and vows to help his loved ones to improve their lives
Checking in: The uplifting trailer gives promise to fans of Tony’s story
Six new episodes of the show will be available from April 24 – and continue the story of Tony, a writer for the local newspaper whose life is upended after his wife dies from cancer.
The show is set in the small fictitious town of Tambury and continues to explore Tony’s struggle with immense grief for his wife. The plot sees Tony try to become a better friend to those around him – who are each grappling with their own problems.
Things intensify when the threat of the local newspaper being shut down rears – sending everyone into a panic at the prospect of unemployment. The characters turn to Am-Dram as a way to lift spirits – with undoubtedly hilarious results.
Throwback: Tony watches throwback videos to happier times with Lisa
Back in October, Ricky, 58, posted a picture of himself in character as the provincial journalist with his late on-screen wife Lisa, [Godliman], and on-screen dog Brandy.
He cryptically captioned the photo, which is clearly from a flashback scene, with: ‘#AfterLife2 Have a great day.’
Inevitably, the Instagram snap sent Ricky’s 1.9 million followers into meltdown as they shared their excitement over the new series.
AFTER LIFE returns to Netflix on 24th April 2020 with 6 brand new episodes
AFTER LIFE returns to Netflix on 24th April 2020 with 6 brand new episodes