Arnold Schwarzenegger seems unrecognisable after remodeling for brand spanking new BMW advert
ARNOLD Schwarzenegger seemed unrecognisable after he reworked into the Greek god Zeus for a brand new BMW advert.
The 74-year-old actor, who has performed characters from The Terminator to Hercules, confirmed off his new look alongside Hollywood star Salma Hayek.
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Arnold seemed very totally different within the commercial for motor producer BMW as they launch two new absolutely electrical autos within the U.S. subsequent month.
The Kindergarten Cop star sported an enormous fake bushy beard that coated most of his face.
He additionally donned a shiny head of hair due to a silver wig which featured lengthy luscious tresses.
The actor accomplished the look with a white toga, gold physique armour and leather-based tabard.
Because the chief Greek deity, Zeus is taken into account the ruler, protector, and father of all gods and people.
Zeus is commonly depicted as an older man with a beard and is represented by symbols such because the lightning bolt and the eagle.
Within the advert, Salma Hayek, 55, performs his spouse, goddess Hera.
The Frida actress shocked in a white off-the-shoulder Grecian costume with a belt that accentuated her unimaginable curves.
The one minute clip will debut throughout the Tremendous Bowl on Sunday and tells the story of the pair retiring from Mount Olympus to Palm Springs, California, however issues don’t go as deliberate.
The automobile firm’s web site mentioned: “Retiring from Mount Olympus to Palm Springs, Zeus is totally underwhelmed by all earthly electrical issues – till he meets the all-electric BMW iX M60.”
Zeus is seen attempting to loosen up by the pool and on the golf course – however will get interrupted by neighbours who want him to cost their electrical golf carts and hedge trimmers.
Discovering human gadgets lacklustre, Zeus cuts the ability to all of Palm Springs and Hera steps in to assist her husband.
She decides to reignite Zeus’ pleasure for all times by gifting him with an all-electric BMW iX.
“The one factor highly effective sufficient to elevate Zeus’s spirits? The Final Electrical Driving Machine,” the automobile firm posted on social media.
The final moments of the clip show Zeus and Hera taking the new car for a spin to the tune of Eddy Grant’s Electric Avenue.
Speaking about joining forces with BMW, Arnold said: “The humor lies in this legendary god of lightning, who is supposed to be indestructible, battling with everyday electronics.
“It is only when his brilliant wife presents him with the gift of an all-electric BMW iX that Zeus is struck with the mighty power of electricity and is completely rejuvenated.”
Salma also noted that this advertisement was even more special as it was her first ever Super Bowl commercial.
“This is my first Super Bowl commercial—and the first time I’ve played a Greek goddess,” she revealed.
“Seventy-five per cent of the decisions made in a marriage about where to spend the money are made by women, and in this commercial, it is the woman who decides on the right car to get her husband back on track.
“Of course, the commercial is entertaining, but there is also a real human truth to it.”
Director Bryan Buckley added: “I’ve done 60-some-odd Super Bowl spots. I’ve never had more star power than these two.”
“When I first saw Schwarzenegger’s name on the script, I was in. And Salma—there is no one greater as an actress. It’s a movie in 60 seconds, and it’s on the biggest platform.”
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