Let’s be honest. When you think of Mick Dundee, you usually picture the 1980s. You think of that iconic "That’s not a knife" scene in New York or the stunning landscapes of the Northern Territory. But then there’s the third one. Released in 2001, Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (often just called Crocodile Dundee 3) brought the bushman back for one last go-round in the city of angels.
People have a lot of feelings about this movie. Some say it was a bit too late to the party. Others find it a cozy, nostalgic trip. Whatever you think of the plot involving international art smuggling and Hollywood studios, the cast of Crocodile Dundee 3 is actually pretty fascinating. You’ve got the original legends, a child star who basically vanished, and some serious "before they were famous" cameos that make a rewatch surprisingly fun in 2026.
The Big Three: Hogan, Kozlowski, and the New Kid
The heart of the movie is the family unit. By the time the third film rolled around, the dynamic between the leads had changed both on and off the screen.
Paul Hogan (Mick Dundee)
Paul Hogan didn't just play Mick; he is Mick. In 2001, he was 61 years old, but he still had that lean, wiry energy and the squint that made him a global superstar. Hogan also co-wrote and produced this installment. He really wanted to capture that "fish out of water" magic one more time, though this time he was playing a Mick who was a bit more of a seasoned dad.
Linda Kozlowski (Sue Charlton)
Linda Kozlowski returned as Sue, Mick’s partner. Interestingly, this was actually Linda’s final film role before she retired from acting. She and Hogan were married in real life at the time, though they later divorced in 2014. In the movie, Sue is the reason they head to LA—she’s taking over her father’s newspaper bureau. It’s a bit of a shift for her character, moving from the reporter being "protected" in the bush to a high-powered editor in the city.
Serge Cockburn (Mikey Dundee)
The biggest addition to the cast of Crocodile Dundee 3 was Mick and Sue’s son, Mikey. Played by Serge Cockburn, the character was about nine years old. He was basically a mini-Mick—brave, curious, and handy with a "knife" (or at least a slingshot). Serge did a great job, but unlike many child stars, he didn't stick with the industry. After one more film in 2003 (Danny Deckchair), he pretty much stepped out of the limelight.
The Villains and the Supporting Players
A Dundee movie is only as good as its crooks. This time, the villains weren't outback poachers; they were sleek, Hollywood types involved in a shady movie production that was actually a front for smuggling.
Jere Burns (Arnan Rothman)
If you recognize the guy playing the main antagonist, Arnan Rothman, it’s probably because Jere Burns is everywhere. He’s a veteran character actor who later became a fan favorite in shows like Justified and Breaking Bad. In Crocodile Dundee 3, he plays the smarmy movie producer perfectly. He’s exactly the kind of guy Mick Dundee would want to take down a peg.
Jonathan Banks (Milos Drubnik)
This is the one that shocks people today. Long before he was Mike Ehrmantraut in Better Call Saul, Jonathan Banks was Milos Drubnik in the cast of Crocodile Dundee 3. He plays a tough guy, obviously—Banks does "menacing" better than almost anyone in history. Seeing him interact with Paul Hogan is a weirdly satisfying collision of two very different acting worlds.
Alec Wilson (Jacko)
Alec Wilson plays Jacko, Mick’s mate from the outback who follows them to LA. Wilson is an Australian staple, and he actually appeared in Crocodile Dundee II as a different character (Denning). Producers liked him so much they brought him back for the third one in a bigger, friendlier role.
Those Random Cameos You Forgot About
One of the weirdest things about 2000s sequels is the random celebrity cameos. Crocodile Dundee 3 is packed with them. If you blink, you’ll miss them, but they’re definitely there.
- Mike Tyson: Yes, Iron Mike himself shows up. He plays a version of himself—or at least a very zen version—who Mick encounters in a park. He’s meditating. It’s... a choice.
- George Hamilton: The king of the tan appears as himself. It’s a self-aware nod to his own celebrity status and fits the "Hollywood satire" vibe the movie was going for.
- Aida Turturro: Right in the middle of her legendary run as Janice Soprano on The Sopranos, she played Jean Ferraro in this film.
- Paul Rodriguez: The comedian plays Diego, adding some laughs to the LA segments of the movie.
Why the Cast Worked (Even if the Movie Was Polarizing)
Critics weren't exactly kind to the film when it dropped. It holds a pretty low score on Rotten Tomatoes. But when you look at the cast of Crocodile Dundee 3, you see why it still has a following. There is a genuine chemistry between Hogan and Kozlowski that feels lived-in because, well, it was.
The movie also tried to comment on how much the world had changed. In the first film, Mick was a prehistoric relic in a modern city. By 2001, he was a relic in a digital city. The casting reflected that; you had old-school Aussie actors clashing with the "new" Hollywood represented by Jere Burns and the various cameos.
Was there a Crocodile Dundee 4?
Sorta. Not really. There was the 2020 film The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee, where Paul Hogan plays a fictionalized version of himself trying to manage his legacy. But in terms of the actual Mick Dundee character, the 2001 L.A. adventure remains the final chapter of the trilogy.
What to Do Next if You're a Fan
If you’ve just finished rewatching and you’re down a rabbit hole about the cast of Crocodile Dundee 3, here is what I’d suggest doing to get your fix:
- Check out Paul Hogan’s autobiography: It’s called The Tap-Dancing Knife Thrower. He’s a natural storyteller, and he goes into detail about the struggle of keeping the franchise alive and what it was like filming in the US.
- Look up "The Dundee" Super Bowl ad: Remember that viral fake trailer with Danny McBride and Chris Hemsworth? It’s arguably the best thing to happen to the franchise in twenty years.
- Watch "Almost an Angel": If you want to see Hogan and Kozlowski’s chemistry in a different setting, this 1990 film is a hidden gem that often gets overlooked.
The 2001 sequel might not be a masterpiece, but it’s a time capsule of a specific era in both Hollywood and Paul Hogan's career. Whether you're there for the nostalgia or just to see a young Jonathan Banks before he became a TV icon, it’s worth a look.