Overview
- Lucas said he reread the letter several times, initially suspecting a prank before accepting it was genuine.
- He told the Press Association he is "still in shock" and had not expected to be recognised in the list.
- He plans to attend the investiture with his mother, joking he needs to slim down to fit his suit.
- His career began with National Youth Theatre before breakthroughs as George Dawes on Shooting Stars and co-creating Little Britain and Come Fly With Me with David Walliams.
- Recent work includes Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular tour in 2025, a Royal Variety Performance appearance, the Making A Scene podcast, and roles in Wonka and Gladiator II.