With the World Cup a week away, the barrage of World Cup-themed ads isn’t showing any sign of slowing down, and this 5 minute spot R/GA put together for Beats might be the biggest one yet. Indeed, as Adweek writes, the spot seems to “Out-Nike Nike.”
Entitled “The Game Before The Game,” the ad tackles the pre-game rituals of stars such as Brazil’s star Neymar Da Silva Santos, Jr. His pre-game ritual involves talking with his father, whose inspiring pep talk is the heart of the ad. Also featured in “The Game Before The Game” are Spain’s Cesc Fabregas, who kisses the ring he received from his girlfriend precisely four times; Mexico’s prayerful Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez; and Uruguay’s Luis Suarez, who kisses a tattoo on his wrist of his children’s names. Elsewhere stars such as Bacaray Sagna, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Blaise Matudi, Daniel Sturridge, Jozy Altidore, Mario Gotze and Robin Van Persie can be seen slipping on their Beats headphones and doing their thing. Tthe spot is set to “Jungle” by Jamie N Commons & The X Ambassadors and st times takes on the feel of a music video, which makes a lot of sense given the brand. Interspersed with the players’ preparations are fans performing their own pre-game rituals. This includes a slew of celebrity cameos, such as Lil Wayne, Lebron James, Serena Williams, Stuart Scott, and Nikki Minaj. Check out the spot for yourself above, and stick around after the jump for partial credits.
Credits:
Directed By: Nabil Elderkin
Creative Director: Angus Wall
Lead Editor: Damion Clayton
Editor: Austyn Daines
Assistant Editors: Eric Alexander-Hughes, Ryan Seegers
Executive Producer: Carol Lynn Weaver
Producer: Lauren Wilson
Starring: Neymar Da Silva Santos, Jr.
Featuring:
Bacaray Sagna
Bastian Schweinsteiger
Blaise Matudi
Cesc Fabrigas
Daniel Sturridge
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez
Jozy Altidore
Luis Suarez
Mario Gotze
Robin Van Persie
Special Appearances By:
Lebron James
Lil Wayne
Nicki Minaj
Rafaella Beckran
Rio Ferdinand
Serena Williams
Sydney Leroux
Stuart Scott
Thierry Henry
Neymar Da Silva Sr.
Original Music:
“Jungle”
Jamie N Commons The X Ambassadors