Will Ferrell is sick and tired of Norway beating the United States in selling electric cars, and he’s doing something about it in General Motors’ Super Bowl ad.
The 53-year-old actor is showcased front and center of GM’s ad, promoting their new electric vehicle (EV) initiative.
After learning that Norway sells more EV’s that the United States, Ferrell rounds up fellow comedians Kenan Thompson and Awkwafina to help the cause.
Sick and tired: Will Ferrell is sick and tired of Norway beating the United States in selling electric cars, and he’s doing something about it in General Motors’ Super Bowl ad
Help: After learning that Norway sells more EV’s that the United States, Ferrell rounds up fellow comedians Kenan Thompson and Awkwafina to help the cause
The 90-second ad – an extended version from the 60-second spot that will run during the first quarter of the big game – begins with a bearded Ferrell dropping some EV knowledge.
‘Did you know that Norway sells way more electric cars per capita than the U.S.? Norway!’ Ferrell says with a laugh, before turning angry.
He grunts and punches through the globe, saying he, ‘won’t stand for it,’ though he cannot get the globe off of his fist.
Knowledge: The 90-second ad – an extended version from the 60-second spot that will run during the first quarter of the big game – begins with a bearded Ferrell dropping some EV knowledge
Globe: He grunts and punches through the globe, saying he, ‘won’t stand for it,’ though he cannot get the globe off of his fist
The funnyman decided to let it go and hopped in his Cadillac, adding that, ‘With GM’s new Ultimum Battery, we’re gonna crush those lugers.’
He pulls up to Kenan Thompson’s house, who is dressed up like a pirate, as Ferrell tells him, ‘Kenan, Norway’s out-EV-ing us,’ before asking about his outfit.
‘Oh it’s my daughter’s birthday. She’s really into pirates,’ though Ferrell interrupts and adds, ‘I don’t care,’ asking him to ‘grab an EV and meet me in Norway,’ while denying him permission to say goodbye to his family.
Crush: The funnyman decided to let it go and hopped in his Cadillac, adding that, ‘With GM’s new Ultimum Battery, we’re gonna crush those lugers’
Pirate Kenan: He pulls up to Kenan Thompson’s house, who is dressed up like a pirate, as Ferrell tells him, ‘Kenan, Norway’s out-EV-ing us,’ before asking about his outfit
His next stop is at Awkwafina’s house, who is practicing her archery skills when Ferrell tells her that, ‘Norway is beating us in EVs.’
While she refuses to believe this stat, Ferrell convinces her by catching a few of her arrows before telling her to meet him in an hour, while declining her a ride.
Ferrell explains that GM’s Ultium Battery is, ‘made for all types of vehicles so soon everyone can drive an EV.’
Archery: His next stop is at Awkwafina’s house, who is practicing her archery skills when Ferrell tells her that, ‘Norway is beating us in EVs’
No ride: While she refuses to believe this stat, Ferrell convinces her by catching a few of her arrows before telling her to meet him in an hour, while declining her a ride
Ferrell drives his Cadillac into a shipping container that’s set out to sea, while Awkwafina asks why they didn’t all go together, with Thompson adding Ferrell is probably, ‘flying private.’
After an arduous journey by sea, Ferrell finally arrives in Norway, getting out of his car with a bullhorn to give them a piece of his mind.
‘OK Norway, listen up you fish-loving…’ Ferrell begins, before taking a glimpse at his surroundings and calming down immediately.
Private: Ferrell drives his Cadillac into a shipping container that’s set out to sea, while Awkwafina asks why they didn’t all go together, with Thompson adding Ferrell is probably, ‘flying private’
Calm: ‘OK Norway, listen up you fish-loving…’ Ferrell begins, before taking a glimpse at his surroundings and calming down immediately
‘Oh, this place is adorable. Damn it,’ he adds, before getting a phone call from Kenan and Awkwafina.
When he asks where they are, they say they’re in Finland, which frustrates Ferrell who says he’s in Norway.
A blonde woman walks up to him and says, ‘Norway? You’re in Sweden,’ which a frustrated Ferrell responds with, ‘Damn it!’
The ad ends with, ‘We’re coming Norway,’ revealing that GM is rolling out 30 new EVs by the year 2025.
GM has also recently announced plans to become fully carbon-neutral by the year 2040, and eliminating tailpipe emissions from light-duty vehicles by 2035.
Adorable: ‘Oh, this place is adorable. Damn it,’ he adds, before getting a phone call from Kenan and Awkwafina
Finland: When he asks where they are, they say they’re in Finland, which frustrates Ferrell who says he’s in Norway
More EVs: The ad ends with, ‘We’re coming Norway,’ revealing that GM is rolling out 30 new EVs by the year 2025