Hilarious new star-studded British Airways safety video accused of copying Air New Zealand

In light of Red Nose Day, British Airways has just released a hilarious inflight safety video packed with a lineup of local celebrities.

British Airways has released a director's cut of the video - a spoof audition tape, showing famous stars auditioning for parts - ahead of its release in September.

British comedian Asim Chaudhry, known by his stand-up name Chabuddy G, features in the six-minute long video, playing the part of a casting director, along with Gordon Ramsey, Rowan Atkinson (AKA Mr Bean), Thandie Newton, Sir Ian McKellen, Jim Broadbent, Gillian Anderson and more!

But many people are saying it's a copy of Air New Zealand's safety videos.

The full version will be shown on all British Airways flights starting from September 1.