Overview

• Jeremy Strong collaborated with Ben Affleck to create a unique Dunkin’ Donuts Super Bowl ad, poking fun at his reputation for being overly serious about his craft.
• The ad features Strong in a humorous 'Apocalypse Now'-inspired scene, improvising as a method actor struggling to connect with his role in a coffee-themed setting.
• Strong rejected initial concepts for the ad, seeking creative freedom to craft a narrative that aligned with his comedic vision while distancing himself from past roles like 'Succession.'
• The actor views the commercial as a chance to show he can take his work seriously without taking himself too seriously, countering long-standing perceptions about his approach to acting.
• Strong hinted at potential future collaborations, including a speculative idea for another Dunkin’ ad with Al Pacino, referencing their shared portrayal of Roy Cohn.