Supply: Pepsi / Megan Thee Stallion
To rejoice the NFL’s return, Pepsi has tapped Megan Thee Stallion for a Gladiator II-inspired advert that includes a remix of an iconic tune.
Forward of the NFL 2024-25 season kickoff, Pepsi launched a brand new advert celebrating soccer’s return and the upcoming movie Gladiator II.
The Houston Hip-Hop star takes middle stage within the industrial because the emperor that additionally stars NFL superstars — Travis Kelce, Josh Allen, Justin Jefferson, and Derrick Henry, who enter the coliseum as gladiators and compete for the last word prize, an ice-cold can of Pepsi.
We might battle for Megan Thee Stallion’s hand in marriage. Simply saying.
Anyway, the Ridley Scott Associates, Paramount Model Studio produced the advert, directed by Jake Johnson in affiliation with Paramount Photos, invitations followers to “Make Your Gameday Epic” with a Megan Thee Stallion remix of Queen’s iconic tune, now the last word jock jam, “We Will Rock You.”
Per a press launch, the “Hiss” crafter model of the tune turns Queen’s observe into the last word gameday anthem. As a bonus deal with for the Hotties who need to add the tune to their playlists, it’s out there on DSPs.
The complete industrial will run in the course of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens season opener.
The spot comes after Thee Stallion completed up her sold-out Scorching Lady Summer time tour and not too long ago a Billboard Journal cowl characteristic the place she touched on a number of matters, together with supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, lack of assist from Black males, and beefing with Nicki Minaj.
The summer time is ending, however we’re in retailer for a Scorching Lady Fall as a result of Megan Thee Stallon remains to be out right here stepping on necks.