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Santa Claus Gets a 'Greased Lightnin'' Makeover
1 Dec
Summary
- John Travolta reimagines Santa Claus with 'Grease' and 'Pulp Fiction' nods.
- Travolta's Santa sings 'Greased Lightnin'' and references his film roles.
- The ad features Santa's elves, a reindeer, and a high-tech sleigh.
John Travolta is spreading holiday cheer with a unique twist, appearing as Santa Claus in a new Capital One commercial that cleverly references his iconic movie roles. In the ad, Travolta channels his "Grease" character, Danny Zuko, complete with signature dance moves and a musical number. He sings a holiday-themed version of "Greased Lightnin'," adapted to describe a high-tech sleigh, and playfully asks, "What's in your wallet?"
Adding another layer of nostalgia, the commercial incorporates nods to Travolta's "Pulp Fiction" character, Vincent Vega. He includes "3,000 bolo ties" in his online shopping cart for the elves and recreates the memorable dance scene with Uma Thurman, this time set to a holiday song. This campaign builds on Capital One's previous "Pulp Fiction"-themed ad, which reunited Travolta with Samuel L. Jackson.
Travolta's connection to his "Grease" role extends beyond this commercial. He recently made a surprise appearance at a "Grease" sing-along event at the Hollywood Bowl, dressed as an older Danny Zuko. This festive advertising campaign effectively merges cinematic history with seasonal merriment, making for an engaging viewer experience.
