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Young Star Channels Inner Vampire for New Sitcom
2 Oct
Summary
- Lenny Rush stars as a vampire who isn't a vampire.
- The show is adapted from a children's book by Eric Morecambe.
- Rush won a Bafta at 14 for best male comedy performance.
Lenny Rush, a Bafta winner at 14, is taking on the title role of Val in the new sitcom 'The Reluctant Vampire'. The character, written specifically for Rush, is the young scion of a vampire family who lacks typical vampire abilities, eventually discovering he is human.
The show, penned by the writers behind 'Alan Partridge,' is adapted from an 80s children's book by comedy legend Eric Morecambe. It blends slapstick with pathos, aiming for a broad audience.
Rush, who has been acting since age seven, sees Val's struggles with belonging as a universal metaphor for teenagehood. His visibility as a young actor with dwarfism has also inspired many.
Following acclaimed roles in 'Am I Being Unreasonable?' and 'Slow Horses,' Rush is also set to appear as Dobby in the 'Harry Potter' series. 'The Reluctant Vampire' airs on BBC One on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 6:40 pm.
