: A renowned "petrol-head," Atkinson personally requested that BMW install a rare V16 engine into the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe used in the film.
: The film was originally planned for a 2006 release, but was delayed for five years so Atkinson could focus on Mr. Bean’s Holiday . Johnny English - La rinascit ... 2011 - 101 mi...
Recalled by a rebranded, corporate-sponsored MI7 (now "Toshiba British Intelligence"), English is tasked with stopping a shadowy group of assassins known as . The plot involves a conspiracy to eliminate the Chinese Premier during high-level talks with the British Prime Minister, utilizing mind-control drugs and a series of interlocking keys. Notable Cast & Characters : While English’s original sidekick, Bough, was replaced
: Plays the new "Pegasus," Pamela Thornton, bringing a stern, "glacial" authority to MI7. : While English’s original sidekick
: While English’s original sidekick, Bough, was replaced by Agent Tucker, Ben Miller did film a cameo as an aide to Pegasus, though he is mistaken for a secretary by English.
Critics generally found the sequel to be a more polished "resuscitation" of the character compared to the original, praising Atkinson's physical comedy and the film's "unshakeable Britishness". Johnny English Reborn (2011)
The film is recognized for its surprisingly prestigious supporting cast, many of whom were instructed to "play it straight" to enhance the comedy of Atkinson's buffoonery: