Speedy Gonzales, Eugenio Derbez Movie: 10 Things To Know About Mexican Warner Bros. Character

Eugenio Derbez continues to make strides in Hollywood in big ways. His film, "Miracles From Heaven," which he starred in opposite Jennifer Garner was so sweet and he also just received a star on the Walk Of Fame for his career in the entertainment world. The Mexican comedian is an unstoppable force, which will help him out for his next role. Derbez has been attached to voice the character of Speedy Gonzales in a new movie. Eugenio will give life to the Looney Tunes character that has the memorable catchphrase: "¡Arriba! ¡Arriba! ¡Andale! ¡Andale!"

Eugenio Derbez is also attached to be one of the producers along with partner Ben Odell via their 3Pas Studios. “In Mexico we grew up watching Speedy Gonzales,” the actor told Deadline. “He was like a superhero to us, or maybe more like a revolucionario like Simón Bolivar or Pancho Villa. He watched out for the little people but with a lot of bravado and a weakness for the ladies." Derbez says that he is perfect for the role as he shares more than one characteristic with with the funny mouse. "I’m really excited to be bringing this character to the big screen. And besides being Mexican— my full name is Eugenio Derbez Gonzalez and I have big ears. The casting couldn’t be better.”

The animated feature is tentatively called "Speedy" for now. Here are 10 fun facts about Speedy Gonzales, "The Fastest Mouse In All Mexico...."

1. A version of Speedy Gonzales first appeared on "Cat-Tails For Two" in 1953.

2. The version of Speedy we came to know made its official appearance in 1955 with an animated short.

3. That short won an Oscar that same year for Best Short Subject (Cartoons).

4. Speedy's last name was initially spelled Gonzalez, but changed to Gonzales in the animated short.

5. Speedy is known as "The Fastest Mouse In All Mexico."

6. Speedy has a cousin named Slowpoke Rodriguez, who is known as "The Slowest Mouse In All Mexico."

7. Speedy has been featured in 46 cartoons.

8. In recent years, Speedy was shelved and not "on the air for years because of its ethnic stereotypes." This was reversed in 2002 when it started airing again on Cartoon Network as the League of United Latin American Citizens called it a "cultural icon."

9. Speedy Gonzales last appeared in "Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run" (a straight-to-video movie) as Lola Bunny's landlord.

10. In 2010 it was announced that a live action/animated film was in the works with George Lopez attached to voice the character, but that never materialized.