Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito are teaming up again, this time lighting up our screens in State Farm's latest Super Bowl commercial.
The iconic duo, famous for their memorable collaboration on “Twins,” video It was unveiled at Sunday's Super Bowl. In this ad, Schwarzenegger plays the role of the heroic Agent His State His Farm, overcoming the challenges of brand expression with his unique charm.
The commercial shows Schwarzenegger struggling with the brand's famous tagline, “Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there,” changing “neighbor” to “neighbor.” He expresses it humorously with his unique pronunciation. This linguistic twist sets the stage for a cliffhanger that is teased before a crucial match, leaving the audience in suspense as to how the manager will resolve the pronunciation dilemma. The director then handed Schwarzenegger a revised script that ultimately resolved the pronunciation issue. (Related article: Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals he nearly bled during open heart surgery due to doctor's 'mistake')
When Schwarzenegger tried to keep his promise, DeVito stepped in and delivered a key line, much to Schwarzenegger's playful chagrin. He later called DeVito a “traitor.” Not only does this reunion serve as a happy nod to their shared film history, which includes films like The Last Action Hero and Junior, but it also showcases their enduring friendship and chemistry. .
Beyond collaborating on films, Schwarzenegger and DeVito maintain a strong personal bond, frequently expressing a mutual desire to work together again. DeVito previously joked that Schwarzenegger's political career ruined their reunion in the Twins sequel.