David Bridges
What do rapper Megan Thee Stallion and Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ star tight finish Travis Kelce have in widespread?
They each starred in Pepsi’s revival of its iconic “We Will Rock You” advert.
WATCH: Megan Thee Stallion and Travis Kelce in new Pepsi business
This yr’s Pepsi business, impressed by the upcoming Gladiator II movie, is a three-minute lengthy business known as “Make Your Gameday Epic” — and it is set in a Roman Empire stadium the place Megan Thee Stallion is watching a Spartan match of the Tremendous Bowl winners from her throne.
Along with Kelce, NFL gamers Josh Allen, Derrick Henry, and Justin Jefferson make an look, in addition to White Lotus actor Jake Lacy and Fargo star Lamorne Morris.
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If the theme of the business appears acquainted to you, that is as a result of it is a recreation of the long-lasting 2004 business that starred Beyoncé, Britney Spears, and Pink. Each commercials function the extremely acknowledged Queen tune “We Will Rock You.”
The connection was made by many followers instantly and met with blended reactions. Whereas some viewers applauded the business and thought it was a landing, others disagreed with the corporate’s alternative of remaking the video.
One commenter beneath the YouTube video said “I’m switching to Coca-Cola.”
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