Beaming Matt Lucas, 50, enjoys a night out with his lookalike mum Diana at the Mazz Murray: The Music of Dusty Springfield press night
As a long-time fan of the original Gladiator film, I was absolutely thrilled to learn that a sequel is finally upon us! And what makes it even more exciting is the inclusion of none other than our very own British comedian and national treasure, Matt Lucas, in the ensemble cast.
This week, Matt Lucas spent an enjoyable evening with his mom, Diana, attending the “Music of Dusty Springfield” concert held at the Adelphi Theatre in London on Tuesday night.
As they exited the theater following a performance headlined by renowned West End star Mazz Murray, the 50-year-old actor affectionately placed an arm around his mother.
Matt and his mom, who looked remarkably alike, seemed to have enjoyed an outstanding evening together, judging by the radiant grins they displayed while exiting.
In a stylish ensemble, the Little Britain actor donned a green padded coat and a scarf, complementing it with navy pants and sneakers.
At the same time, Diana donned a coat with a camouflage pattern and a black scarf, pairing it with black pants and sneakers.
50-year-old Mazz Murray, renowned for her powerful renditions of numerous legendary musical characters, will lend her strong voice to the tunes of Dusty Springfield.
During the event, Lucas reconnected with Mazz prior to her act, as they both struck poses for photos together.
As a lifestyle enthusiast, I exuded elegance in a shimmering cream dress adorned with sequins, complemented by a pair of radiant golden stud earrings and a dazzling ring that added an extra touch of glamour to my ensemble.
In simple terms, her incredible showcase of skill promises an exciting and heartfelt tribute to a legendary figure from Britain during a captivating and emotive theatrical performance.
In her showcase, you can expect renditions of several popular tunes by Dusty, such as “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” and “I Close My Eyes and Count to Ten.
Matt made an unexpected appearance that left fans of Gladiator II amazed, as he popped up in the blockbuster movie.
He appeared briefly in the film, taking on the role of the master of ceremonies during the dramatic battle scenes between Pedro Pascal’s Marcus Acacius and Paul Mescal’s Lucius Verus.
After the movie’s premiere on November 15, fans flocked to the platform that was once known as Twitter to share their astonishment over an unanticipated comedian’s cameo.
One user wrote: ‘Matt Lucas being in the cast of Gladiator 2 was not on tonight’s bingo card.’
Another asked: ‘Why is Matt Lucas in gladiator 2…?’
A different person stated: ‘Having Matt Lucas as the host in Gladiator 2 gave it a tense vibe similar to an intense episode of The Great British Baking Show.’
‘Biggest shock of gladiator 2 was matt lucas being in it,’ a fourth commented.
A fifth gushed: ‘Matt Lucas from GBBO in Gladiator II? My two worlds collide.’
A sixth added: ‘Gladiator II was sick but Matt Lucas being in it was a step too far.
Matt has been featured in films such as Bridesmaids, Alice in Wonderland, and Wonka, yet he mentioned to This Morning that securing a part in a movie directed by Ridley Scott was one of the most significant milestones in his acting career.
Earlier, he mentioned to hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley that he appears in four scenes. However, he clarified that since he hasn’t watched the movie yet, he’s not sure how many of those scenes actually ended up being included.
‘But I had four trips to Malta and I’m the master of ceremonies in the big colosseum.
‘But I’m not one of the main characters…ok, I’m the lead in the film! It was amazing though to be in a Ridley Scott movie.
In my acting career, I’ve been part of some significant movies, but the magnitude of this production was unprecedented – something I hadn’t encountered before. At times, I wasn’t sure if I’d manage to pull through.
As a committed audition participant, I found myself in a unique situation: I needed to record myself delivering an introduction for one of the battles, along with capturing footage within the apartment I was temporarily residing in, since my personal residence was undergoing renovation at the time.
‘I think I did about 80 takes til I had one I wasn’t too unsatisfied with.
After sending a few recordings, I set them aside and didn’t think much of it. However, ten days later, I received an email expressing that Sir Ridley Scott wants me to attend for the project.
The eagerly anticipated follow-up recently received a ‘fresh’ 73% approval rating (based on 225 critiques) from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
Alongside Ryan Gosling, the cast of Gladiator II additionally features Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, and Connie Nielsen.
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2024-11-27 10:50