He called the move "the honour of a lifetime"
"You have to acknowledge one thing: that we are imperfect," the star said
The British star will be the first disabled actor to play John Merrick
The former army officer became an inspirational figure during the first COVID-19 lockdown
He promises Bill Skarsgård "a little taste of Hell”
The announcement was originally intended for January 17
The actor's home was one of thousands lost
The 'Friends' actor passed in October 2023
The actor was promoting new film 'The Last Showgirl'
So far, the fires have affected over 9,000 buildings
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