Oscars: Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Hamm Poke Fun at ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and Last Year’s Slap in First Promo

The 'Maverick'-inspired spot also features Charles Parnell and Billy Crystal as Kimmel prepares to host the ceremony for the third time.

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00:00James Christian Kimmel, your reputation precedes you.

00:05Not in a good way.

00:06Oh.

00:07Jimmy Kimmel is prepping for hosting duties in a new promotional spot ahead of the 2023 Academy Awards.

00:14Kimmel, who is back to host the event for the third time, debuted the spot during Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday,

00:19which parodies a scene in Top Gun Maverick with Bo Cyclone Simpson, played by Jon Hamm,

00:25and Solomon Warlock Bates, played by Charles Parnell.

00:27I have to admit, I wasn't expecting to be asked to host again.

00:31Well, let me be perfectly clear.

00:32You were not my first choice, or my second choice, or my third, fourth, fifth, or eleventh choice.

00:39The video pokes fun at last year's infamous moment involving Will Smith slapping presenter Chris Rock at the ceremony

00:45that was co-hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes.

00:49ABC has tasked us with finding a host who is unflappable and unslappable.

00:54Good. Oh, that's good, because I can't get slapped.

00:57I cry a lot.

00:58Kimmel also references the infamous 2017 Oscar ceremony that he hosted,

01:03which is known for its mix-up of La La Land incorrectly being named Best Picture

01:08before it was realized that Moonlight actually received the top prize.

01:12And then I'll lead a standing ovation for someone old,

01:15and if I make it out, there's only four or five hours left until we give Best Picture to hopefully the right movie.

01:21What do you think?

01:21The spot also features a hilarious cameo from nine-time Oscars host, Billy Crystal.

01:27Listen, I've hosted this thing nine times, and I say give the kid a shot.

01:32Oh, wait, you know, I've hosted twice before.

01:34Really?

01:35Yeah.

01:36I didn't see it.

01:37The 2023 Oscar ceremony airs live Sunday, March 12th on ABC.

01:43To watch the full bit, head to THR.com.

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