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John Oliver's Air Bud Meltdown: 'F-k You!'
24 Nov, 2025
Summary
- John Oliver was offered a human role in the next Air Bud movie.
- He declined due to wanting to audition for Buddy the dog.
- Oliver expressed disbelief at Air Bud's production status.

John Oliver, host of HBO's 'Last Week Tonight,' recently engaged in a passionate, albeit comedic, critique of the 'Air Bud' franchise. After publicly expressing a desire to be considered for a role, Oliver was surprisingly offered a part by Air Bud Entertainment's CEO. However, the offer stipulated the role would be for a 'human being,' which Oliver humorously took issue with, having previously hoped to audition for the titular dog character.
Oliver's stance shifted dramatically when he discovered the company was seeking fan investment for the film, seemingly without a clear plan or funding. His frustration escalated as he learned that 'Air Bud Returns' had already wrapped production, despite the apparent lack of a dog and financial resources. This perceived disarray led Oliver to declare his definitive exit from any involvement.
Despite his exasperation with the 'Air Bud' situation, Oliver affirmed his ongoing interest in starring in animal-centric sports films. He outlined specific conditions for future involvement: the presence of the animal, secured funding, and pre-production completion. Oliver's elaborate rant highlighted the chaotic and unexpected nature of his interaction with the beloved dog movie franchise.




