Tony Robinson ‘in talks’ to work with Rowan Atkinson 40 years after Blackadder debut
The unique ran on the BBC for 4 collection from 1983 till 1989.
While the thought of a six-part reboot has been banded about, followers of the cult TV comedy could also be disillusioned.
Speaking to the Standard at a Father’s Day Gala efficiency of musical comedy Mrs. Doubtfire in help of Comic Relief, Sir Tony, 76, stated stated: “Rowan and I have often talked about doing something together, but nothing to do with Blackadder and certainly not a television series, so I think the idea of a six-part telly reboot is for the birds sadly.”
He additionally gave an replace on the lately reported Maid Marion reboot.
The solid of Blackadder which ran on the BBC from 1983 till 1989
/ BBCThe BBC youngsters’s hit retold the story of Robin Hood, putting Maid Marian because the chief of the Merry Men. It first aired in 1989, and ran for 4 collection till 1994.
The unique collection starred Kate Lonergan as Marian and Adam Morris as Robin, whereas Robinson took on the position of the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham.
“We’re talking about bringing Maid Marion back both as a TV series and as a show,” he defined. “We’re only a little way down that road and all these budgets take years to come into development so whether or not it’s going to happen, I don’t know, but [there are] certainly big talks about it.”
Robinson stated he was excited to see Mrs. Doubtfire, which lately opened within the West End and is a musical adaptation of the beloved 1993 movie starring Robin Williams and Sally Fields.
It follows the story of out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard who after shedding custody of his three youngsters in a messy divorce, creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a determined try to remain of their lives.
Hugh Grant additionally attended the gala efficiency of Mrs. Doubtfire in help of Comic Relief
/ Getty ImagesOther celebrities in attendance included Hugh Grant, David Furnish, Shirley Ballas, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Faye Tozer and Su Pollard.
Mrs. Doubtfire is at present enjoying at The Shaftesbury Theatre in London. For extra data and to purchase tickets, go to www.mrsdoubtfiremusical.co.uk