Simon the Devious is a recurring vampire rival in What We Do in the Shadows, the FX comedy series that premiered in 2019 and expanded the 2014 film. Played by Nick Kroll, Simon clashes with Matt Berry's Laszlo, especially over a cursed hat, giving Berry plenty of reason to say his name with contempt and flair. Clips of Laszlo's delivery circulate as reaction audio online, reused long after broadcast because the exaggerated pronunciation turns a simple name into a complete character introduction.