Paul McCartney Turned Down Netflix Roast
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Netflix offered Paul McCartney the opportunity to be roasted on their live roast series, but the legendary musician declined, according to sources and confirmed by comedian Jeff Ross.
- The Netflix roast franchise began in 2024 with Tom Brady as the first subject, aiming to feature high-profile celebrities and create major entertainment events akin to the Super Bowl of roasting.
- Other potential roast candidates considered by Netflix included Will Smith, as part of an effort to rehabilitate his image following the Oscar slap incident.
- The most recent roast featured Kevin Hart, hosted by Shane Gillis, with appearances by Chelsea Handler, Pete Davidson, Regina Hall, Dwayne Johnson, and Katt Williams, streamed live from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.
- Jeff Ross expressed interest in roasting a pop star, rock star, or rapper next, mentioning Drake and Stevie Wonder as his favorite potential subjects for future roasts.