The Roast of John Cleese

This Australian comedy special features a group of local performers who gather to pay tribute to John Cleese. The program centers on a roast format where the comedians trade jokes and lighthearted insults directed at both the guest of honor and themselves.

Directed by Jon Olb, this production followed his earlier 2024 project, The Australian Roast of John Sleese. The film was written by Marty Fields, Shane Jacobson, and Mat Garbut, with Nicole Bardy and Jon Olb serving as producers. The cast includes John Cleese and a variety of comedians, with Shane Jacobson acting as the host. The ensemble of roast performers includes Tom Gleeson, Joel Creasey, Christie Whelan Browne, Steve Vizard, Lehmo, Alex Lee, Lawrence Mooney, Damien Power, Stephen Hall, and Rhonda Burchmore. The finished program has a runtime of 72 minutes.