The characters are anthropomorphisms of various animals, with Fog as a lion and sharing the first name of Phileas' inspiration, William Perry Fogg. Furthermore, this character appears in the sequel series, Willy Fog 2, where he and his companions undertake adventures based on Verne's major science fiction novels, Journey to the Center of the Earth and 20,000 Leagues under the Sea. Fogg was played by Pierce Brosnan in the 1989 television adaptation. Fogg was played by Michael Praed in The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne. Fogg is played by David Tennant in the 2021 series. The Count Duckula episode "Around the World in a Total Daze" features a spoof of the character called Sibellious Smogg. Alexei Sayle did a parody of Fogg in one of his comedy sketches where Fogg has to reach the front of a Post Office queue in 80 days. Video games The 2014 video game 80 Days by Inkle Ltd., based on the novel by Verne, also featured an eccentric Mr. Fogg who was accompanied by his valet Passepartout. Homages The creators of Disney's Phineas and Ferb named Phineas Flynn after Phileas Fogg, whose first name is changed to Phineas in some adaptations. Podcast von der Firma.Maritim : Oscar Wilde und Mycroft Holmes - Sondermittler der Krone Around the World in 80 Days with Michael Palin was a BBC television travel series first broadcast in 1989. It was presented by comedian and actor Michael Palin, who followed Fogg's journey and modes of transport as closely as possible, and achieved the feat in 79 days and 7 hours. Mr Fogg's is a chain of UK pubs specialising in international drinks and exotic cocktails. The bars are referred to in print as places where Phileas/Phineas Fogg lives or visits. Phileas Fogg snacks is a brand of British crisps founded in 1982. The aim was to create a snack aimed at adults and branded with a recognisable character. The range included different flavours "from around the world" such as miniature garlic breads and tortilla chips. References External links Around the World in 80 Days – Complete edition with additional content Literary characters introduced in 1873 Adventure film characters Around the World in Eighty Days characters Fictional gamblers Fictional English people Male characters in literature