Harry Enfield, the comedian behind the hit TV show Harry Enfield and Chums, has revealed the behind-the-scenes antics that went into creating one of his most infamous films - Kevin and Perry Go Large.
According to Enfield, the duo's latest escapade was inspired by their previous work on the show, which featured a similar 'Wayne's World' vibe. "We'd done Kevin and Perry on Harry Enfield and Chums and thought it would be fun to make a Wayne's World-y thing while we still had the impetus of the TV programme," he explained.
The film was shot over just 12 days in Ibiza, with the entire production team given a significant budget. However, not everything went according to plan. "We invented the Inbetweeners basically!" Enfield chuckled, recalling how they were able to scrounge up extras from the nightclub crowd instead of relying on paid actors.
The notorious "eyeball" scene, where Perry's character is subjected to an endless barrage of crap while Enfield's character looks on in disgust, was actually a last-minute addition to the script. The original plan was for Kevin and Perry to go on a boat trip with the girls, but when they couldn't find any extras, Enfield came up with the idea to create a fake poo using polystyrene and sweetcorn.
When asked about the film's reception, Enfield admitted that it didn't exactly get the response he had hoped for. "People hated it so much they wanted to burn the cinema down," he said wryly. However, in France, the poster read: "Kevin et Perry, un film trash", which perhaps says more about the French sense of humor.
Despite its initial reception, Kevin and Perry Go Large has developed a loyal following over the years, with fans still quoting lines from the film and admiring Enfield's creative genius. As for Enfield himself, he's now too old for another sequel - although he did attempt to write one once or twice in his youth.
But what was it like working on the set of Kevin and Perry? According to Enfield, it was a wild ride. "We were fitted with remote control penises that worked by remote control," he revealed, recalling how the crew would congregate in a bar at the end of each day's filming and drink Choccy-Woccy - a lethal brandy, vodka and milk chocolate concoction that Enfield credited to co-star Rhys Ifans.
The success of Kevin and Perry Go Large also spawned a few more opportunities for the duo. "Since we were playing a couple of hormonal, randy teenagers," Enfield reminisced, he was approached with several scripts - but most of them were pretty dull. As a woman in her mid-30s at the time, Enfield was thrilled to have the chance to play a 14-year-old boy on screen.
Now, nearly 30 years after its release, Kevin and Perry Go Large remains a cult classic that still holds a special place in some old hearts. And who knows - maybe one day we'll see another installment from the duo. But for now, Enfield is content to reminisce about the good old days of filmmaking, when anything seemed possible and the only thing more fun than playing pranks on your mates was making people laugh.
According to Enfield, the duo's latest escapade was inspired by their previous work on the show, which featured a similar 'Wayne's World' vibe. "We'd done Kevin and Perry on Harry Enfield and Chums and thought it would be fun to make a Wayne's World-y thing while we still had the impetus of the TV programme," he explained.
The film was shot over just 12 days in Ibiza, with the entire production team given a significant budget. However, not everything went according to plan. "We invented the Inbetweeners basically!" Enfield chuckled, recalling how they were able to scrounge up extras from the nightclub crowd instead of relying on paid actors.
The notorious "eyeball" scene, where Perry's character is subjected to an endless barrage of crap while Enfield's character looks on in disgust, was actually a last-minute addition to the script. The original plan was for Kevin and Perry to go on a boat trip with the girls, but when they couldn't find any extras, Enfield came up with the idea to create a fake poo using polystyrene and sweetcorn.
When asked about the film's reception, Enfield admitted that it didn't exactly get the response he had hoped for. "People hated it so much they wanted to burn the cinema down," he said wryly. However, in France, the poster read: "Kevin et Perry, un film trash", which perhaps says more about the French sense of humor.
Despite its initial reception, Kevin and Perry Go Large has developed a loyal following over the years, with fans still quoting lines from the film and admiring Enfield's creative genius. As for Enfield himself, he's now too old for another sequel - although he did attempt to write one once or twice in his youth.
But what was it like working on the set of Kevin and Perry? According to Enfield, it was a wild ride. "We were fitted with remote control penises that worked by remote control," he revealed, recalling how the crew would congregate in a bar at the end of each day's filming and drink Choccy-Woccy - a lethal brandy, vodka and milk chocolate concoction that Enfield credited to co-star Rhys Ifans.
The success of Kevin and Perry Go Large also spawned a few more opportunities for the duo. "Since we were playing a couple of hormonal, randy teenagers," Enfield reminisced, he was approached with several scripts - but most of them were pretty dull. As a woman in her mid-30s at the time, Enfield was thrilled to have the chance to play a 14-year-old boy on screen.
Now, nearly 30 years after its release, Kevin and Perry Go Large remains a cult classic that still holds a special place in some old hearts. And who knows - maybe one day we'll see another installment from the duo. But for now, Enfield is content to reminisce about the good old days of filmmaking, when anything seemed possible and the only thing more fun than playing pranks on your mates was making people laugh.
man i think kevin and perry go large is like one of those films that u either love or hate its like the ultimate guilty pleasure 
but honestly who wouldn't wanna watch harry enfield and ralph littlefeather (from tango & cash) get into all sorts of mischief together lol plus i can relate to having to scrounge up extras in a nightclub crowd sounds like ur average saturday night 
anyhows, im glad its still got a loyal following even if it wasnt exactly well recvd when it first came out 
12 days in Ibiza sounds like a wild party 
and those remote control penises are just genius 
. anyway, it's nice to see that some people still enjoy that film 
. And can we talk about Rhys Ifans' Choccy-Woccy concoction recipe? That sounds like a wild party 
. Anyway, it's always great to see old movies being revisited and appreciated for what they are – silly, fun, and totally entertaining 
.
that's just insane. also i love how harry enfield just goes with it and doesn't take himself too seriously, he's like the ultimate comedian dude 
. I mean, it's basically just a bunch of guys being idiots on screen, and people seem to actually enjoy that sorta stuff? The fact that it's become a cult classic is just weird to me... but hey, at least Harry Enfield can look back and be all nostalgic about the 'good old days' 
. the whole scene with the "eyeball" was just ridiculous, but in a good way 
I'm not saying they're a bad duo or anything, but come on, an entire film shot in 12 days? That's like the production team saying, "You know what, let's just wing it and see what happens!" And then they have the audacity to blame the critics for not liking it? 
. And don't even get me started on the budget - a significant one, you say? That's just crazy talk for a comedy film 
. I'm surprised they didn't just make a really bad film on a shoestring budget and call it a day 
.
I can see why it's developed a loyal following over the years, people love a good laugh and they knew exactly what to deliver. And for all those who didn't get on with it back in the day, I say... what's wrong with a bit of trashy humor? 
also gotta love rhys ifans' choccy-woccy concoction - sounds like a bad idea at first but i'm kinda glad they gave it a go 
it's no wonder they couldn't find extras from the nightclub crowd - they'd be too busy getting wasted with Rhys Ifans 
but its cool that its become a cult classic & people still quote lines from it. rhyans ifans is a genius btw he invented choccy-woccy lol that drink sounds so bad 
anyway, its great to see that even though kevin & perry go large got roasted by critics back in the day, it still has a loyal fanbase. i mean who wouldn't want to watch harry enfield and ralph inebriated and causing chaos? 
. That's some crazy casting right there, mate! Anyway, it's dope to see that Kevin and Perry Go Large is still held in high regard by fans all these years later 
. Maybe one day we'll get a new installment, but for now I'm just gonna enjoy the nostalgia 
.