Mirror Mirror… Call 118 118 for your casting calls.
One of the iconic 118 runners from the classic US-owned directory enquiry service advert just starred in one of 2025’s highest-profile cinema releases – Snow White.
Colin Carmichael became a familiar face to the public after he starred in the wildly popular campaign dressed in red and white running gear with matching moustaches and shaggy 70s hairstyles.
But his fellow runner Darren McFerran, who was equally popular during the time of the commercial, made the creation his last as he has not starred in any productions since, according to IMDB.
In a dazzling display of retro athleticism, the two men race through a community, announcing, ‘got your number’ as they dash around and over obstacles on the route.
Since the release of the unforgettable advert, Colin, unlike his running buddy, has starred in some of the biggest and most successful films at the box office.
Colin Carmichael (left), one of the iconic 118 runners from the classic US-owned directory enquiry service advert, has starred in one of 2025’s highest-profile cinema releases
The iconic campaign actor starred in Disney’s £194million live-action remark of Snow White as one of the iconic bandits, Farno
This year, he starred in Disney’s £194million live-action remark of Snow White as one of the iconic bandits, Farno.
Farno is one of Jonathan’s (Andrew Burnap) seven gang members who are supporters of Snow White’s father, the King.
The followers are tasked with replacing the seven CGI-rendered dwarfs that the princess encounters while fleeing her villainous stepmother, the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot).
And this is not the only huge family film he has starred in, as he was also cast as Professor Nikidik in 2024’s Wicked, alongside Ariana Grande as Galinda, and Cynthia Erivo, as Elphaba.
Professor Nikidik is the human professor who replaces goat teacher Doctor Dillamond at Shiz.
Since starring in the 2011 commercial, he has appeared in 16 productions, including the children’s classic series Worzel Gummidge.
He took on the role of Soggy Bogart – a marrow-headed scarecrow who was Worzel’s childhood foe.
Colin has also appeared on various popular TV shows, such as Black Mirror, EastEnders, and Midsomer Murders.
And this is not the only huge family film he has starred in, as he was also cast as Professor Nikidik in 2024’s Wicked alongside Ariana Grande as Galinda, and Cynthia Erivo, as Elphaba
Professor Nikidik is a human professor who replaced goat teacher Doctor Dillamond at Shiz
Since starring in the 2011 commercial (front left), he has appeared in 16 productions, including the children’s classic series Worzel Gummidge
But his fellow runner Darren McFerran (right), who was equally popular during the time of the commercial made the creation his last as he has not starred in any productions since
Snow White has been ‘review bombed’ by livid fans as the Disney reboot is hit by fresh disaster after it failed to fill cinemas.
The remake of the 1937 classic had a promising start with a budget of more than £210million and a star-studded cast, with Rachel Zegler taking the тιтle role.
Yet, Snow White has still managed to plummet in ratings since its release last week on March 21.
From poor ticket sales and empty movie theatres to accusations of being ‘woke’, the film has become one of the worst-rated Disney movies of all time.
Snow White is rated a shocking 1.7 out of 10 overall on IMDB, with 98,000 reviewers out of 114,000 scoring it just one star.
From UK audiences, the Disney film has a disappointing 1.8 out of 10 rating, with 7,700 giving it one star.
