Recasting old characters

[ufkacbln]

THis was inspired by the Reggie Perrin Thread and whether Martin Clunes could carry of the task of recreating a character.



Howzabout a thread nominating a modern "celebrity" (either seriously or tongue in cheek) to be recast as a classic character?

 

[PaulB]

Mr. Ed starring Janet Street-Porter.

ET starring Gail from Coronation Street.

Shrek, starring, nah, too obvious.