Owen Wilson’s sarcastic retort

Owen Wilson has denied any connection between his new movie, “You, Me and Dupree,” and ‘70s supergroup Steely Dan, a spokesman for the actor said Friday.

The band recently posted a letter on its website claiming that Wilson’s Dupree character was based on their Grammy-winning song, “Cousin Dupree,” about a couch-hopping houseguest.

In a statement released by his spokeswoman, Ina Treciokas, Wilson said: “I have never heard the song ‘Cousin Dupree’ and I don’t even know who this gentleman, Mr. Steely Dan, is. I hope this helps to clear things up and I can get back to concentrating on my new movie, ‘HEY 19.’ ”

A spokesman for the band’s management company could not be reached for comment.

In 2001, “Cousin Dupree” won a Grammy for best pop performance by a duo or group.