Ananova:

Ricky Gervais has filmed a role in the US television spy drama Alias at ABC studios.

The star of The Office who picked up two Golden Globe awards at the weekend is also reported to have met television bosses in Los Angeles.

The Sun says they are keen to sign Gervais and are ready to offer him "big money" to stay in the US.

The comedy favourite has also been busy hiring an American cast for the US version of The Office. Comic Steve Carell has been picked to play David Brent in a pilot show to be shown later this year.

But NBC bosses still want Ricky to play Brent in the full series, says The Sun.

After the Golden Globes, Miramax boss Harvey Weinstein described Ricky as a "genius".