KATTER CALLS FOR CROC CAMEO
Bob puts hand up for Dundee lead
FEDERAL MP Bob Katter has made the bold declaration that any new Crocodile Dundee movie cannot be made without him in a starring role.
In a fun post on his official Facebook page yesterday, Mr Katter said he had auditioned for the new Crocodile Dundee movie but was pipped for the role of Prime Minister by Hugh Jackman.
“They asked me to audition for the role of Prime Minister. I turned up and belted out an excellent rendition of Barnacle Bill the Sail- or,” the post read. “Anyone who has heard me sing knows it is similar to the sound of angels weeping.
“Then some guy called Hugh Jackman showed up and started tap dancing, which is just absurd – I’ve never known a tap- dancing Prime Minister.”
Mr Katter told the Bulletin he would still pursue a role in any new production because his pre- eminent status in Australia and overseas would draw big star power to any new sequel and could even intimidate Hollywood elite.
“I’m not intimidated by Chris Hemsworth,” he said.
“He should speak to psychologists about working with me because I think he will feel very humbled by that.
“I don’t want him feel out of his depth with me.”
Mr Katter said he had “a lot of mates” ready go if and when filming begins.
“I have a lot of mates from the pubs so I’ll definitely be pushing to get some of them in because they are tough blokes.”
Mr Katter said he would be happy to help with casting in addition to an on- screen role.
“I will volunteer my service but I don’t work for nothing,” he said.
“I will sign a nondisclosure agreement.
“But any money I will make will go to my charities, like the Cloncurry Tigers, where I’m a former captain.”
Mr Katter said the film must be shot in Queensland.
“The Queensland Government has organised for one of us to be eaten by a crocodile every three months … so the film can show the real thing,” he said.
“We also have some pretty spectacular locations.”
Mr Katter said he had already briefed his son- in- law Robert Nioa, who is president of the Firearm Dealers As- sociation Queensland, on providing another iconic knife for the film.
“He will volunteer a pig sticker and send one to Paul Hogan,” he said.
Traeger MP Robbie Katter said he thought it would be great if there was another Dundee movie made and in the North, but wild crocodiles could pose a problem.
“Many Queenslanders who grew up in the northwest like I did have a special affinity with Mick Dundee,” he said. “He’s a knockabout bloke who doesn’t pander to political correctness and possesses a strong set of Aussie values.
“At least we know Mick Dundee wouldn’t pause for a headcount if he saw a croc.’’