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Paul McCartney Won't Face the Comedy Gauntlet
12 May
Summary
- Netflix inquired about Paul McCartney for a comedy roast.
- The former Beatle reportedly declined the offer.
- Several Beatles movies are scheduled for release soon.
Netflix had previously extended an offer to Paul McCartney to be the subject of a comedy roast, according to roastmaster general Jeff Ross. Ross expressed that a roast of the beloved musician would have been a "fantasy roast" and "good for the world," citing McCartney's universally positive public image.
The specific reasons behind McCartney's decision to decline the offer have not been disclosed. Speculation ranges from loyalty to other networks to potential discomfort with the Netflix roast roster or a preference for more personal forms of remembrance.
Meanwhile, audiences can anticipate an increased presence of Beatles-related content in the near future. A quartet of films directed by Sam Mendes focusing on the Fab Four are reportedly in development and expected to be released soon.
