Ricky Gervais to appear in Sesame Street

London, Nov 14 : After David Beckham, Jessica Alba and Robert De Niro, comedian Ricky Gervais will be appearing on children's TV show Sesame Street.

The 47-year-old star confirmed his appearance in the educational television series on his blog.

"I've been asked to do Sesame Street - there are some things you don't turn down," BBC quoted him, as stating on his blog.

Gervais also revealed on his website that he has asked actors Danny DeVito, Michael Douglas and Al Pacino to appear in his comedy series Extras.

Gervais, currently, can be seen in cinemas in the film 'Ghost Town'.

ANI