Timothée Chalamethas scissors for hands in Cadillac’s whimsical new Super Bowl ad that pays homage to one of Tim Burton’s most beloved films.
The Oscar nominee, 25, appears oppositeWinona Ryder, 49, reprising her role as Kim fromEdward Scissorhands, in a commercial advertising the Cadillac LYRIQ — the brand’s first all-electric vehicle — that also serves as a sequel of sorts to the 1990 classic.
Ryder tells PEOPLE taking part in the ad was an easy decision as the film “holds an incredibly special place in my heart.”
“It was a pretty special thing to be able to revisit my role as Kim again, even if just for a little while,” she says.
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“I loved the idea of getting to work with Timothée, who I’m such a fan of,” she adds. “Timothée is really the perfect person to embody that character.”
Burton, the visionary director behind the original film, marveled at the impact the film continues to have years later.
“It’s rare when a work you’re proud of continues to live on and evolve with the times, even after 30 years,” he said in a statement. “I’m glad to see Edgar coping with the new world! I hope both fans and those being introduced toEdward Scissorhandsfor the first time enjoy it.”
Alongside Ryder and Depp, the film also starred Dianne Wiest, Alan Arkin,Anthony Michael Halland Vincent Price.
On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers atSuper Bowl LVafter an unprecedented NFL season amid the ongoingcoronavirus pandemic.
The 2021 event will be the lowest attended Super Bowl in history due to COVID-19 restrictions, according to theNew York Times. However, millions of fans will be able to watch the game from home, as well as theexciting commercials.
source: people.com
