Beaming Matt Lucas, 50, enjoys a night out with his lookalike mum Diana at the Mazz Murray: The Music of Dusty Springfield press night
Matt Lucas enjoyed a night out with his mother Diana this week as they attended the Music of Dusty Springfield show at the Adelphi Theater in London on Tuesday.
The actor, 50, threw an arm around his mother as they left the theater together after the show, starring West End legend Mazz Murray.
Matt and his mother, who bore a striking resemblance, appeared to have had a great night out together as they smiled brightly as they left.
The Little Britain star was dressed in a green padded jacket and scarf, which he teamed with navy trousers and trainers.
Meanwhile, Diana wore a camouflage print jacket and a black scarf, which she wore with black trousers and trainers.
Matt Lucas enjoyed a night out with his mother Diana this week as they attended the Music of Dusty Springfield show at the Adelphi Theater in London on Tuesday
The actor, 50, put his arm around his mother as they left the theater together after the show, which stars West End legend Mazz Murray
Mazz Murray, 50, who is the voice of so many iconic musical roles, will put her powerful vocals behind Dusty Springfield’s songs.
During the event, Lucas caught up with Mazz as they posed for photos together ahead of her performance.
Mazz looked glamorous in a cream-colored sequin dress, which she teamed with a pair of gold stud earrings and a glitzy ring.
The spectacular display of her talent will be a true celebration of a British legend in an exciting and emotional theatrical event.
Her performance will include some of Dusty’s hits, including You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me, Son of a Preacher Man, and I Close My Eyes and Count to Ten.
Matt’s appearance comes after he stunned Gladiator II fans by making a surprise cameo in the blockbuster.
He appeared briefly in the film, taking on the role of master of ceremonies during the dramatic battle scenes between Pedro Pascal’s Marcus Acacius and Paul Mescal’s Lucius Verus.
Following the film’s release on November 15, fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to express their surprise at the comedian’s unexpected appearance.
Mazz looked glamorous in a cream-colored sequin dress, which she accessorized with a pair of gold stud earrings and a flashy ring
Matt’s appearance comes after he stunned Gladiator II fans by making a surprise cameo in the blockbuster
He appeared briefly in the film, taking on the role of master of ceremonies during the dramatic battle scenes between Pedro Pascal’s Marcus Acacius and Paul Mescal’s Lucius Verus.
One user wrote: ‘Matt Lucas, who was in the cast of Gladiator 2, was not on tonight’s bingo card.’
Another asked: ‘Why is Matt Lucas in gladiator 2…?’
A third wrote: ‘Matt Lucas as master of ceremonies in Gladiator 2 made it feel like a very charged episode of the Great British Bake Off.’
“The biggest shock of Gladiator 2 was that Matt Lucas was in it,” a fourth commented.
A fifth gushed: ‘GBBO’s Matt Lucas in Gladiator II? My two worlds collide.’
A sixth added: ‘Gladiator II was sick, but Matt Lucas’ participation was a step too far.
Matt has appeared in films such as Bridesmaids, Alice in Wonderland and Wonka, but told This Morning that getting a role in a Ridley Scott film was one of the biggest achievements of his career.
He previously told presenters Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley: ‘I’m in four scenes. Actually, I’m saying that, I haven’t seen the movie yet, so I don’t know how much came in at all.
‘But I have had four trips to Malta and I am master of ceremonies in the great colosseum.
“But I’m not one of the main characters… okay, I’m the lead in the movie! It was great to be in a Ridley Scott movie though.
‘I’ve been in some big films, but the scale of this was like nothing I’d ever seen before. I didn’t know if I would even make it.’
Fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their thoughts
The actor took on the role of master of ceremonies during the dramatic battle scenes between Pedro Pascal’s Marcus Acacius and Paul Mescal’s Lucius Verus (photo Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal)
Lucas has appeared in films such as Bridesmaids, Alice in Wonderland and Wonka, but told This Morning that landing a role in a Ridley Scott film was one of the biggest achievements of his career.
Speaking about the audition process, Lucas added: ‘I had to record myself introducing one of the battles and film myself in the flat I was renting while my house was being renovated.
‘I think I did about 80 takes until I got one that I wasn’t too dissatisfied with.
“So I sent a few tapes and forgot about it, and ten days later I got an email saying Sir Ridley Scott would like you to come and do it.”
The highly anticipated sequel currently has a certified fresh approval rating of 73% (out of 225 reviews) on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Gladiator II ensemble also includes Denzel Washington, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi and Connie Nielsen.