EastEnders’ Danny Dyer has teamed up with Hollywood star Rob Lowe for a hilarious ad campaign ahead of the launch of the World Cup where the two actors have something of a culture clash
Ex-EastEnders star Danny Dyer has joined forces with Rob Lowe for a new ad campaign ahead of the World Cup(Image: Paddy Power)
Danny Dyer faces off against movie star Rob Lowe for a hilarious World Cup ad campaign. The Rivals actor, 48, and Hollywood star, 62, battle over cultural differences to promote bookie Paddy Power.
Pitted as a clash of cultures, the ad explores everything from having a “pint and a slash” in a pub on the British side, to the glamour of halftime shows that tend to take place in the US. Eventually, Danny takes his shirt off whilst Rob keeps his on and rocks a cowboy hat amid their tense culture clash. At one point, Danny shouts out: “It can’t go on like this, can it?”
Then, former Wolves manager Mick McCarthy responds: “It can!” as a sad-looking Peter Crouch pops up amid the threat that the French could take the cup.
Rob admitted had not seen Danny in anything, but told the Daily Star: “I’d heard he was a bit of a legend over here in the UK and I have to agree, he is really funny, genuine, and a very good actor.
“When he walked on set, within about four minutes I’m thinking he’s got this energy and presence about him. Completely magnetic. As an American, you think you’re prepared for big personalities, but Danny’s got this very specific British edge to him and it was great working with him.”
Rob explained: “I’ve been to a Chelsea game at Stamford Bridge. It’s a great old stadium. I know they’re supposedly building another one, but Stamford Bridge is pretty sick.”
He then addressed the age-old issue of what the beautiful game shout be called, as it differs dramatically on each side of the Atlantic. He said: “If I’m in America, I call it soccer, but if I’m anywhere other than America, I call it football. Football becomes American Football when I’m abroad too.”
Hollywood film star Rob Lowe stars as the face of Paddy Power’s new World Cup ad campaign alongside UK national treasure Danny Dyer. The ad will air from Saturday 30th May across TV and online.
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