Steve Coogan greeted penguins every day of filming for The Penguin Lessons

Steve Coogan arriving at the UK premiere of The Penguin Lessons, at the Curzon Mayfair in London (Lucy North/PA) - (PA Wire)

Steve Coogan used to “greet” and “chat” to penguins every day of filming for The Penguin Lessons, describing them as “relaxing” on set.

Speaking at the movie’s premiere at the Curzon in Mayfair, the 59-year-old actor and comedian said the penguins transformed the energy of the set by making it a serene environment.