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British Airways release hilarious new star-studded safety video

There are so many stars in this new safety video by British Airways we don’t even know where to start!

It’s like a battle of the airlines. Every time a new safety video is released is has to be better than the last one.

The jury is still out on whether or not this makes a difference to people actually paying attention to the safety messages pre-flight.

But this video is an actual cameo-fest, boasting more a-list stars than Love Actually, and we love every minute of it.

Source: Giphy
Source: Giphy

The video (watch above) takes us though the ‘auditions’ of a host of stars, who are hilariously trying out for a role in the ‘new’ video.

First up, Oscar-nominated star Chiwetel Ejiofor is told the part could be his "big break," before he gives us the smoothest rendition of ‘pay attention’.

Chiwetel Ejiofor is the first of a host of stars. Photo: Youtube
Chiwetel Ejiofor is the first of a host of stars. Photo: Youtube

Then celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay fills in for legendary actress Joanna Lumley explaining where to store your carry-on bags.

Thandie Newton is praised for her powerful performance when describing where the nearest exits are.

Ian McKellen makes an appearance. Photo: Youtube
Ian McKellen makes an appearance. Photo: Youtube

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Other stars like Ian McKellen and Gillian Anderson also audition for the critical director, played by comedian Asim Chaudhry.

The 'critical' director is played by comedian Asim Chaudhry. Photo: Youtube
The 'critical' director is played by comedian Asim Chaudhry. Photo: Youtube

There’s a real treat if you stick with it until the very end, because no British clip could be complete without an appearance by Mr Bean himself.

Rowan Atkinson appears at the end of the video, in character, fumbling around his seat for loose change to make a donation to the airline’s Flying Start initiative.

Mr Bean played by Rowan Atkinson fumbling for change. Photo: Youtube
Mr Bean played by Rowan Atkinson fumbling for change. Photo: Youtube

It comes just a week after Air New Zealand released their new safety clip featuring Katie Holmes and Cuba Gooding Jr.

Although it features a little more cinematic beauty than this one, we think British Airways takes the prize this time.

Come on, who can beat Mr Bean!

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