IamAn Actress and Male Comedienne Peter Serafinowicz. Ask me anything?

Mr Serafinowicz -

The way you say "Fran" in your episode of Black Books might be my favourite delivery of a line, ever.

Any chance you'll be in the next Edgar Wright/Simon Pegg joint?

Simon and Edgar don't make 'joints'. Spike Lee is the world's only jointsmith.

HEY! I have to stop now but I won't close this AMA and will do some more tomorrow. Is that allowed?? Thanks for all your questions, I love you xx

Mr Serafinowicz

Any plans to bring "Look Around You" to US Netflix Instant?

Hi!

No plans but would love to do that. Me and Robert still fantasise about doing another series.

Mr. Serafinowicz, I HAVE to ask. Do you still play paintball and sleep in the arms of a beautiful woman?

You're fabulous.

I play paintball while sleeping in the arms of a beautiful woman. They're covered in paint.

Hello Peter, thank you for doing this. You've caused me painful laughter since Look Around You.

What build do you typically go for in Dark Souls? Strength/Dex? Pyromancer? Please enjoy an obligatory "Praise the Sun!"

As a follow-up: I wish you were my dad. Would you adopt me? I am a 27-year-old man (American). Previous father must be dueled to the death.

Umbasa.

I usually go for an all-rounder but the fun of Dark Souls 1 and 2 (and Demon's Souls - worth buying a PS3 for) is trying different builds out. And starting the whole game again is such a pleasure.

Peter, hello! Hi! Hey! Yo! And so forth.

You're absolutely one of my favourite actors and comedy actors to boot, and although you pop up in a lot of excellent shows and films your comedy show was something I really enjoyed. Is there any chance of a return to the Peter Serafinowicz show at all? It's such a shame that it never got another series and there's still so much that can be done with the characters.

Also can you let us know when your good friend and potential lover Brian Butterfield will be doing a IAmA? I would like to know how to grow my butterstache so uneven and monotone.

Thank you for being super awesome, having a wonderful voice and for having a name more confusing than Wimbledon Tennismatch Benedict Cumberbatch.

FIRST!!!

I'd love to do the PS Show again, of course. Such fun to have a sketch show, what a luxury! I'm a lucky boy to have had the opportunity. With James (my brother) and the brilliant writers the Dawson Brothers I'm developing a Brian Butterfield TV show so we'll see if TV is ready for it. Thanks for your kind words x

Hi Pete, I have 7 questions:

Do you like rings?

Do you like wings?

Do you like bings?

Do you like mings?

Do you like stings?

Do you like kings?

Do you like tings?

Me like tings.

Hi Mr. Serafinowicz! Out of all the NPC characters in Dark Souls 1 or 2, which (with the exeption of Mild-Mannered Pate) is your favorite?

Did you ever interact with other voice actors when working with Namco?

Hi Mr. Serafinowicz! Out of all the NPC characters in Dark Souls 1 or 2, which (with the exeption of Mild-Mannered Pate) is your favorite?

I love Oswald of Carim. His voice makes me laugh every time - "It is only human to commit a sin. Kekekekekehh!" Whoever that actor is is wonderful, I'd love to use him in something.

Did you ever interact with other voice actors when working with Namco?

Nope. I did turn up to the session in a "YOU DIED" t-shirt I'd made. No-one said anything :(

How are you doing on the Brian Butterfield diet so far in 2015?

Also, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Edgar Wright... Fuck, marry, kill?

How are you doing on the Brian Butterfield diet so far in 2015?

I've lost a leg.

Also, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Edgar Wright... Fuck, marry, kill?

All three and all three.

Hello Peter! Big Fan! How fun is it to work with Trey and Matt on South Park? Also will we be seeing you in any more video games in the near future... perhaps Bloodborne?

Hello Peter! Big Fan! How fun is it to work with Trey and Matt on South Park? Also will we be seeing you in any more video games in the near future... perhaps Bloodborne?

Working on South Park was quite an experience. Being in the writers' room was like attending the finest writing course money can buy. Matt and Trey are actual geniuses.

When you grew 2 extra heads for your cover of 'Get Lucky,' did that hurt?

I also saw you outside London's Victoria station once. You grimaced at me and walked away.

When you grew 2 extra heads for your cover of 'Get Lucky,' did that hurt?

No! Removing them did though.

I also saw you outside London's Victoria station once. You grimaced at me and walked away.

grimaces walks away

Hi Pate Peter!!! Look Around You, Markets of Britain, your work with Edgar Wright, your Show..it's all been a big influence on me. Also, your love for Dark Souls and your amazing humor tell me you are a rad dude. If you are ever in CA, we should grab a beer.

I drew this Solaire picture today: http://imgur.com/lOCjxww What do you think? He's had some hard times...

3.5 Questions:

• Your humor has a lot of absurdist elements. Do you feel any connection to, or enjoy the work of, other absurdists like Tim and Eric or Eric Andre? What are your primary comedic influences?

• You are kind of an outspoken gamer, at least in relation to the Souls series. Has that had any negative or positive effects in your professional life/career (surprising fellow actors that are gamers, etc)?

• Finally, how fucking pumped are you for Bloodborne? OMG

Seriously though, Markets of Brittain made me lose it. I had to pause the video. The same with Look Around You. THANKS for all the great work! Keep it up...and don't you dare go hollow...

edit Hah..I just saw the Spaghett! poster in the background of your proof. Great Job!

Hi Pate Peter!!! Look Around You, Markets of Britain, your work with Edgar Wright, your Show..it's all been a big influence on me. Also, your love for Dark Souls and your amazing humor tell me you are a rad dude. If you are ever in CA, we should grab a beer.

Merci!

I drew this Solaire picture today: http://imgur.com/lOCjxww What do you think? He's had some hard times...

Dark.

3.5 Questions: Your humor has a lot of absurdist elements. Do you feel any connection to, or enjoy the work of, other absurdists like Tim and Eric or Eric Andre? What are your primary comedic influences?

I LOVE Tim and Eric of course. They have made me laugh harder than anything I can remember in the last few years. Haven't seen Eric Andre's show but I think Hannibal Buress is on that and he's very funny. I don't watch much comedy these days, I tend to watch dramas more. GOT, BB, all those great ones. I love finding new, strange comedy - Xavier: Renegade Angel is maybe the strangest show ever and is one of my all-time favourites in any medium. The Comeback on HBO is pure joy for me to watch, Lisa Kudrow is incredible.

You are kind of an outspoken gamer, at least in relation to the Souls series. Has that had any negative or positive effects in your professional life/career (surprising fellow actors that are gamers, etc)?

Only in that it's taken away precious writing time.

Finally, how fucking pumped are you for Bloodborne? OMG

I have been semi-erect since it was announced.

Seriously though, Markets of Brittain made me lose it. I had to pause the video. The same with Look Around You. THANKS for all the great work! Keep it up...and don't you dare go hollow...

Thanks! Markets of Britain is me and Popper's favourite!

edit Hah..I just saw the Spaghett! poster in the background of your proof. Great Job!

Hi Peter.

'The Peter Serafinowicz Show' continues to be one of my favourite sketch shows of all time despite it only having 7 episodes. I feel lucky to have caught it when it aired on BBC2 back in 2007 and it is still a huge influence on my humour.

Any chance of the show coming back in some way or form? Possibly a Brian Butterfield spin-off?

Thanks for all the laughs!

Hi Peter. 'The Peter Serafinowicz Show' continues to be one of my favourite sketch shows of all time despite it only having 7 episodes. I feel lucky to have caught it when it aired on BBC2 back in 2007. Any chance of the show coming back in some way or form? Possibly a Brian Butterfield spin-off? Thanks for all the laughs!

Hi and thanks for your sweet comments! We are working on a TV show for Brian and we've written a movie for him too. But things move very slowly in TV and film and by the time I get it made I probably won't need any prosthetic make-up.

What games are you playing at the moment?

Also, I love your voice. Any plans to do more voice acting?

What games are you playing at the moment? Also, I love your voice. Any plans to do more voice acting?

Had a little go of Far Cry, pretty good. I like The Evil Within although technically it's a mess and the whole game is preposterous. Just want another Resident Evil 4 really. Btw I dictated this reply. x

Hi Pete, big fan. I love your Twitter PSQAs that you do (all too irregularly though) - do you come up with the answers as the questions come in or are you hoarding puns to use when the time is right?

P.S. You should really do some again soon.

Hi Pete, big fan. I love your Twitter PSQAs that you do (all too irregularly though) - do you come up with the answers as the questions come in or are you hoarding puns to use when the time is right?

Thank you! I come up with them as they come in - it's a little easier than you'd imagine because I get so many questions I can laser in on the ones with the best potential.

P.S. You should really do some again soon.

I will! I miss them. Mainly it's been because I've been so busy writing. Say hi next time! x

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Peter! Thanks for doing an AMA! What was it like working with Paul Feig and Melissa McCarthy in new movie SPY? What was it like on set?

Hiya! SPY was pretty much the best job I've ever had. Certainly the most pure fun. I play an Italian secret agent and I think my portrayal of an Italian will certainly get me banned from Italy and probably all Italian restaurants too.

Paul is an absolute delight to work with. He's incredibly clever and funny, and very generous too - a quality funny people sometimes lack (or seem to lack). Every scene was a joy to perform and if I made him laugh I felt so flattered. He's a beauty.

Working with Melissa made me realise that I needed to bring my A-game (I'd initially only brought my C-game.) As a comedy actor, I was quite in awe of her and sometimes had to snap myself out of just watching her during a scene, thinking 'how does she DO that!?'. She's not only extremely funny but christ what an actor. She is also very thoughtful and kind.