Legendary Australian actor Paul Hogan is known for his larrikin sense of humour.
And on Friday, ahead of the The Roast of Paul Hogan at The Palms, which celebrate the 82-year-old’s career in film with some good old-fashioned insults, the Crocodile Dundee star made a comical threat.
Paul says nothing is off limits when it comes to the event on Wednesday, which will be hosted by popular comedy character Kenny, played by Shane Jacobson.
Slapping about: Legendary Australian actor Paul Hogan (left) threatened fellow Australian actor Shane Jacobson (right) with a Will Smith-style slap threat ahead of his live comedy roast
‘The first thing I do when I step off the plane is an open palm slap across the face to Shane because I know all the things he’s going to have a crack at me for,’ he told on Friday.
He did however say that his event at Melbourne’s Crown Casino will have ‘no malice and [is] not grubby’, in comparison to the Academy Awards theatrics last month.
The Crocodile Dundee star’s comments come after American actor Will Smith, 53, shocked the world when he struck Oscars presenter Chris Rock in a stunning meltdown on stage during this year’s ceremony.
‘The first thing I do when I step off the plane is an open palm slap across the face to Shane because I know all the things he’s going to have a crack at me for,’ he told The Herald Sun. The Roast of Paul Hogan at The Palms comes to Melbourne’s Crown Casino on Wednesday
He stormed the stage after the comedian cracked a joke about wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s buzzcut.
The 50-year-old actress is currently battling autoimmune disorder alopecia, which can cause hair loss and balding.
He compared the actress’ appearance to that of Demi Moore in the film G.I. Jane, where she rocked a closely shaved head.
That slap: American actor Will Smith (right) shocked the world when he struck Oscars presenter Chris Rock (left) in a stunning meltdown on stage during this year’s ceremony