One other Tremendous Bowl is upon us, gang, and there are many causes to be excited. This yr, followers will probably be handled to an thrilling matchup that includes the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in addition to a halftime present that ought to function one other iconic efficiency from Rihanna. And naturally, there’s going to be a slew of star-studded commercials (a few of which have already had comfortable releases). Ben Affleck is among the many celebrities who’ll be displaying up in some unspecified time in the future in the course of the night, as he’s teamed up with none aside from Dunkin’ Donuts for a game-day advert. Some could also be questioning why the Oscar-winning actor is teaming up with the corporate, and that’s as a result of he has fairly a historical past with the model, which we will discuss.
What Is Ben Affleck’s Connection To Dunkin’ Donuts?
Ben Affleck has lengthy loved the espresso and fresh-baked delights supplied by Dunkin’ Donuts (or because it’s now formally recognized, Dunkin’). The 73-year-old firm was based in Affleck’s dwelling state of Massachusetts, and he was seemingly launched to it as a younger man. And over time, at any time when he’d do press, his love for the donuts would come up throughout a chat present interview or two. Paparazzi even snapped photographs of him dealing with merchandise within the midst of the COVID lockdown in 2020. In a 2019 interview with Collider (which was carried out shortly after the chain made its option to LA), he clarified simply how usually he indulges within the treats:
It’s superb! I’ve Dunkin Donuts on a regular basis. It’s very bizarre, I’ve it day by day and individuals are at all times like, “The place is that? Is that close to right here?” So, I really feel like I’m spreading the phrase.
Final yr, some followers questioned if his Dunkin’ behavior was nonetheless intact after the Argo director was noticed with a special model of espresso whereas out and about with spouse Jennifer Lopez. Photographers captured the 2 with cups of Starbucks espresso in hand. However as we’ve since realized, the main man has not forsaken his dwelling group. Although some have been nonetheless shocked when he was noticed in an attention-grabbing location simply final month.
How The Public Discovered That Ben Affleck Would Be Doing A Dunkin’ Industrial
In January, photographs surfaced of Ben Affleck working at one of many firm’s many institutions. Affleck was particularly holding it down within the drive-thru of a Medford, Massachusetts. Some photographs additionally confirmed JLo becoming a member of him as he served prospects. Whereas this improvement perplexed some people, it was shortly reported that the star was within the midst of filming the industrial in query when he was noticed.
Particulars on the phrases of the previous Batman actor’s settlement with the company have been initially unknown however, just a few days later, an insider offered some information on that entrance. Apparently, Ben Affleck’s take care of Dunkin’ is value “a number of million {dollars},” and there’s a charitable facet to this settlement as effectively. The actor, in a really stylish transfer, additionally negotiated for a donation to be made to the Jap Congo Initiative, a nonprofit group that strengthens community-building initiatives within the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s a candy deal total, and the execs on the donut model are seemingly pleased with it.
What Dunkin’ Donuts Has Mentioned About The Star’s Appreciation Of The Model
Whereas it was till not too long ago that the Good Will Looking alum formally partnered with the storied restaurant conglomerate, it has lengthy been conscious of his love for its merchandise. Former VP of Model Stewardship, Drayton Martin – who’s now with Panera Bread – addressed the actor’s obsession throughout a 2020 interview with Enterprise Insider. On the time, she confirmed that the group didn’t have a proper settlement of types with the A-lister, however she and her colleagues positively appeared to benefit from the consideration he delivered to them:
He’s a real lover of the model and it’s all his spontaneous expression. We love Ben Affleck. … He is clearly from the Boston space and a terrific model ambassador, however that is his personal doing.
In order Who Weekly podcast hosts Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber concluded to the information outlet at the moment, “Ben simply genuinely has gotta have his Dunkies.” This new enterprise partnership actually simply appears like a pure extension of Ben Affleck’s love for Dunkin’. It stays to be seen whether or not this massive sport promo begets some other massive adverts however, primarily based on what we all know concerning the man and his love of the espresso and donuts, I wouldn’t be shocked if there are extra commercials to return. And although Affleck was carrying a frown on the Grammys this time final week, chances are high he’ll have a giant smile on his face when he seems within the commercial.
You’ll be able to see the Dunkin’ Donuts advert and extra when Tremendous Bowl LVII begins at 6:30 p.m ET on Fox.
