"“We did ask Paul McCartney at one point,” he told Variety. “To me, that would be a fantasy roast. Paul McCartney doesn't need anything, but a Paul McCartney roast would be good for the world. It would be so funny to me because he is so loved.”"
"Before Netflix settled on Hart for this year's celebrity roast, however, another name came up: Sir Paul McCartney of The Beatles. Variety reports that McCartney was approached by Roast producers, with executive producer/“Roastmaster General” Jeff Ross confirming."
"Ross told Variety that he's hoping to tackle someone from the music world next, suggesting ideas like Drake or Stevie Wonder: “I always say 'The Roast of Stevie Wonder: You've got to hear it to believe it.'”"
"This year's roast of Kevin Hart was a pretty contentious one, with Chelsea Handler and Shane Gillis sparring and Pete Davidson dropping a Charlie Kirk joke. The special is streaming now on Netflix."
A Netflix Is a Joke Fest tradition includes live celebrity roasts, with Tom Brady roasted in 2024 and Kevin Hart receiving the honor in 2026. Before selecting Hart, producers approached Sir Paul McCartney of The Beatles. Jeff Ross confirmed the request and described a McCartney roast as a fantasy idea because McCartney is widely loved. McCartney declined the offer. Other names were also considered, including Will Smith, with the aim of regaining star power after public setbacks. Ross said he wants to roast someone from the music world next and suggested options such as Drake or Stevie Wonder. Kevin Hart’s roast featured notable comedians and is now streaming on Netflix.
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