British Airways unleash hilarious new safety video
It is no secret that airlines compete fiercely with each other to have the most entertaining safety videos. British Airways might have created the funniest video yet with their new one that features a star-studded cast.
Celebrities including Rowan Atkinson, Sir Ian McKellen, Gordon Ramsay and Thandie Newton teamed up with charity Comic Relief, all pretending to audition for a role as they demonstrate the safety procedures.
The video begins with 12 Years a Slave Oscar-nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor who admitted he had never made a safety video before.
British comedian Asim Chaudry stars as the video’s director and says, “Well this could be your big break, OK mate? So don’t mess it up.”
Chiwetel perfectly executes the audition but Asim writes him off as being “a bit of a show off” as he didn’t need the autocue.
Gordon Ramsay enters next reading a script with words like “darling” while placing a petite handbag under a seat.
When Ramsay realises his part was written for someone else, he outbursts in his signature style.
When Thandie Newton appears, she explains to viewers how to find the exits and the director is mesmerised over her performance.
“No seriously, that bit about the nearest exits? Really powerful,” he says.
Sir Ian McKellen makes a cameo alongside Warwick Davis, who played Professor Flitwick in the Harry Potter movies. The pair demonstrate the safety masks.
Jim Broadbent, who played Bridget Jones’ dad, demonstrates putting away tray tables before landing.
“Genius! Look, I’ve got goosebumps,” Asim says.
“I suppose it did have a certain je ne sais quoi, thank you,” Jim replies.
Gillian Anderson from X-Files closes with the brace position, and – without uttering a word – Rowan Atkinson adds his magic touch.
The safety video will raise money for Flying Start, a charity dedicated to raising money for children in need around the globe.