Main Character of Saturday, June 27, 2026

Johnny Knoxville is an American stunt performer and actor best known as the creator and primary star of the MTV franchise "Jackass," which debuted in the late 1990s. The series became famous for featuring dangerous and deliberately absurd stunts performed by Knoxville and a rotating cast of collaborators, establishing him as a central figure in the stunt comedy genre.

In late June 2026, Knoxville was in the news surrounding the release of "Jackass: Best and Last," purported to be the final installment of the long-running franchise. Multiple outlets covered the film's premiere on June 25–26, 2026, where Knoxville reunited with cast members including Steve-O and Wee Man. The movie serves as a retrospective of the series' greatest moments, including 1997 footage of an early stunt by Knoxville that launched the franchise. Director Jeff Tremaine discussed the origins of this foundational stunt in interviews promoting the film.

The release carried an emotional dimension, with coverage noting that Knoxville "cried a few times" on the final day of filming. He also experienced an emotional reunion with the parents of Bam Margera during the production. Reviews emphasized themes of aging and mortality, with critics noting that while the cast has seemingly "cheated death" through years of dangerous stunts, the film reflects on the consequences of their physical toll and serves as a poignant goodbye to the franchise.