Good Omens’ David Tennant and Michael Sheen open BAFTAs with hilarious sketch
David’s wife Georgia Tennant also featured in the video call in early scenes. A series of amusing events ensued as a filmed sketch saw David Tennant try to pass the dog to stars including Loki star Tom Hiddleston, Yesterday actor Himesh Patel, Devil icon dresses in Prada Stanley Tucci and theater legend Dame Judi Dench. […]
David’s wife Georgia Tennant also featured in the video call in early scenes.
A series of amusing events ensued as a filmed sketch saw David Tennant try to pass the dog to stars including Loki star Tom Hiddleston, Yesterday actor Himesh Patel, Devil icon dresses in Prada Stanley Tucci and theater legend Dame Judi Dench.
In the end, Tennant had no choice but to bring Bark Ruffalo with him to the Royal Festival in London for the BAFTA film Awards on Sunday February 18, 2024 – which will be broadcast from 7pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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Naturally, the skit went down a treat with fans of Tennant, Staged and Good Omens on social media.
A fan wrote Xformerly known as Twitter: “DAVID TENNANT AND TOM HIDDLESTON? They did this for me”
Even before the scene aired, one posted: “I’m so excited for the David Tennant and Michael Sheen show at 7pm tonight, my god. #BAFTA“
Finally, a added: “STAGED SKETCH AT THE BAFTAS?! DAVID AND MICHAEL REUNITED?! I LIVE. GIVE IT NOW.”
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“After a few days and 20 meetings, you’re like, ‘Oh, I’m about to become the biggest star the world has ever seen!’ And then you never hear from any of those people again. Nobody likes to break bad news in Hollywood. They just enjoy the excitement of the potential.”
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