<Tr> <Td_colspan="4"> Mr Benn is transported to Ancient Rome, where he meets his friend Smasher Lagru . But he has forgotten that prisoners are made to fight gladiators in the arena, and those who aren't beaten will end up facing the lions . </Td> </Tr> <P> In 1999, it was reported that a feature film was in development . The film was to star John Hannah as Mr. Benn and Ben Kingsley as the Shopkeeper . However, the film was cancelled in 2001 and, as of 2017, the project remains dormant . In an interview with the BBC in May 2014, McKee stated that, on a film version: "I'd like to see that (the film) happen, because Mr Benn's a big boy and he can live his own life . I think he's right for being developed on the big screen". </P> <P> Mr Benn lives in London at 52 Festive Road, which was inspired by Festing Road in Putney where David McKee used to live . McKee had the house "next door" at 54 Festing Road, where residents installed an engraved paving slab in his honour on 26 November 2009 . ("I think it was because in the first book I drew myself looking out of the window, and I thought it would be quite nice to have him next door," said McKee .) </P> <P> McKee says he has always thought of Mr Benn as having the first name William . </P>

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