British telly favourite Johnny Vegas makes his comeback to screens this week in Netflix’s The Twits.
The Netflix film marks the debut screen adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved short tale and boasts an all-star ensemble cast.
The animated picture is helmed by Phil Johnston, renowned for his contributions to Zootopia and Wreck-it Ralph.
The official synopsis for The Twits reads: “The Twits tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Twit, the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people on the face of the earth, and their epic battle against a family of magical Muggle-Wumps and two brave children who refuse to let the Twits’ cruelty win.”
Who does Johnny Vegas play in The Twits?
Johnny Vegas portrays Mr Twit in Netflix’s The Twits, an animated adaptation based on Roald Dahl’s famous short tale.
He lends his voice to the character opposite Hollywood legend Margo Martindale, who takes on Mrs Twit.
Additional cast members feature Star Wars icon Natalie Portman as Mary Muggle-Wump and Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke as Pippa.
Johnny Vegas in Ideal, Benidorm and other roles
Beloved British comic Johnny Vegas has secured numerous prominent parts throughout his career, reports Lancs Live.
Several of his most memorable performances encompass BBC Three’s dark comedy Ideal, portraying Moz/Roger, and ITV’s sitcom Benidorm, bringing Geoff Maltby aka ‘The Oracle’ to life.
Additional appearances encompass Eric Agnew in BBC One’s sitcom Still Open All Hours and Krook in Bleak House. His comedic talents have also earned him regular spots on comedy panel shows, including QI and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
Johnny Vegas’ art and what’s for sale
Many fans are interested to know about Johnny Vegas’ artwork, which has been generating some buzz.
Last month, it was confirmed that Johnny had collaborated with sculptor Emma Rodgers to create an installation for an upcoming pottery showcase called Just Be There.
Described as an “avenue of hugs captured in clay” it has been featured at the British Ceramics Biennial, which began in Stoke-on-Trent in early September.
The British Ceramics Biennial is being held at the Spode Works until 19 October and features displays from leading ceramic artists.
Johnny rediscovered his love for ceramics during the pandemic and has described it as an “unfinished part” of his story.
His artwork can also be found on sale at the Blackmore Gallery and Bluecoat Display Centre.
Who is Johnny Vegas’ ex-wife?
Johnny Vegas was first married to interior designer Catherine ‘Kitty’ Donnelly, with the pair wedding in August 2002 after meeting at a pub in London.
The pair welcomed their son Michael Pennington in 2003, before splitting in 2006 and divorcing two years later.
Vegas then remarried in 2011, tying the knot with Irish TV presenter Maia Dunphy in Spain.
At this time, Dunphy was already famed for competing in Celebrity Masterchef: Ireland and Ireland’s version of Dancing with the Stars. The pair welcomed their son Tom in 2015 before their marriage came to an end two years later.
Maia announced the separation with a “heavy heart” in 2018, posting on X (Twitter): “We are telling people now because speculation is unhelpful at best, and dangerous at worst.
“As we think is obvious, we continue to fully support each other, there is no acrimony, no story and no one else involved.”
Johnny Vegas’ weight loss
Johnny Vegas has been open about his slimming journey, revealing that he decided to transform his lifestyle after becoming “wedged in a tunnel” during his honeymoon in Vietnam in 2011.
Calling the experience a “wake up call”, Johnny subsequently began monitoring his food intake more carefully.
This meant reducing his consumption of his beloved bread and cheese, as he detailed during an appearance on Loose Women in 2019.
He explained: “I have not done a diet in any way whatsoever. I have cut out things, it’s a lifestyle change.
“Then you can live with it and you don’t feel like you are denying yourself anything – apart from cheese!”
The Twits is available to watch now on Netflix.