 He also appeared in the millennium special "", playing the Roman Consul Georgius and the modern day Major George Bufton-Tufton, The Viscount Bufton-Tufton.Although no new series or specials were made, the creators of the series have commented on various proposals over the years; one possibility was a film in which the main characters return as a 1960s' rock band, with George playing the guitar and keyboard.Curtis later said Laurie's international success with "House" would make a new "Blackadder" installment difficult.