The Invention of Lying's cast includes a comedian.
Ricky Dene Gervais ( [ ʒərˈveɪz ] born 25 June 1961 ) is an English comedian , actor , writer , producer , director , singer , and musician . The Invention of Lying is a 2009 American fantasy romantic comedy film written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson ( in their directorial debuts ) . The film stars Gervais as the first human with the ability to lie in a world where people can only tell the truth . The supporting cast features Jennifer Garner , Jonah Hill , Louis C.K. , Rob Lowe and Tina Fey .