Overview
- Klaus Jöken, the German translator, selected the name to match Asterix’s tradition of Latinized, descriptive 'speaking' names.
- In the French original, the character is called 'Nouvelopus', a pun that roughly means 'new work'.
- The Roman officer’s appearance was initially modeled on Ricky Gervais, with observers later noting a likeness to Boris Pistorius.
- Jöken emphasized the choice is apolitical and said such caricature cameos in Asterix are generally regarded as an honor.
- The new album, Asterix in Lusitanien, written by Fabcaro with art by Didier Conrad, has been available in shops for about a week.