Ben Stiller is expecting to find starring alongside Steve Coogan an educational experience because he is in awe of the British funnyman. The actors have signed up to remake classic 1970s TV series "The Persuaders" for the big screen, filling Tony Curtis and Roger Moore's roles respectively.

Stiller admits he is impressed by Coogan's playboy lifestyle - and will use his co-star as the blueprint for his performance as Danny Wilde. The 40-year-says, "I'm a big fan of Steve Coogan - there I said it - and to be honest I'm quite in awe of the guy's sheer ability to be funny. He's also probably better at being a playboy that me. So I will have to copy that part for Danny."

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