GE's Casting Call of the Wild

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NEW YORK And now for something completely different: It’s not an old Monty Python routine, but this two-minute in-cinema spot for GE is mighty entertaining. In a casting call for animals to appear in the movie Evan Almighty, the human crew manages to remain deadpan throughout. “Baboon,” says the director through a bullhorn, standing on the faux Serengeti. “Take a few steps back.” (And the animal does just that). “Have a seat.” (He plops down.)

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