September 22nd 2024.
In the latest news, Stephen Fry has expressed his excitement about receiving Austrian citizenship just in time for the upcoming election in the country. It was made possible in 2019 when the Austrian parliament passed a law allowing descendants of those who were forced to flee the country during the Nazi regime to apply for citizenship. Fry, known for his role in QI, shared the news in a heartfelt video on social media, referring to it as a "noble gesture." He also mentioned that his grandparents were from Austria and that his great-grandparents tragically lost their lives in the Holocaust.
The 67-year-old actor proudly declared, "I am so proud to be Austrian," as he talked about the significance of being able to vote in the September 29 parliamentary election. He also added that becoming an EU citizen gave him the opportunity to "stick his tongue out at Brexit." The current political climate in Austria has been a cause for concern, with the far-right Freedom Party gaining popularity and potentially winning the majority in the upcoming election.
While Fry did not disclose which party he would be voting for, he did express his thoughts on the rise of right-wing support in the country. "You hear about right-wing forces growing in Germany and it makes you wonder if Austria is heading in the same direction," he shared. "It's a story that is being watched closely all over the world."
In other news, Fry has also confirmed his participation in a celebrity version of The Traitors, a popular game show where contestants have to identify the "traitor" among them. According to reports, Fry was approached to join the show by presenter Claudia Winkleman, who had him at the top of her list. A source revealed, "Stephen is a fan of the show and Claudia was desperate for him to be a part of it. He has made it clear that he would love to be a part of it, so all that's left is for the show's bosses to set a date."
But that's not the only exciting news for Fry this year. Rumors have been circulating that the hit comedy Blackadder might be making a comeback, but not in the way fans might expect. Creator Ben Elton shared that he would be interested in creating an original play for the show, rather than adapting existing episodes. "If Richard [Curtis] was keen on it, I'd be interested. Not an adaptation, but an original play," he said. "When I wrote Upstart Crow, I did three series and three Christmas specials for TV, and then I wrote an original play. If we were to do that with Blackadder, it would be the same."
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