David Beckham meets ‘long-lost twin brother’ Hollywood star in Super Bowl advert for Stella Artois

David Beckham meets ‘long-lost twin brother’ Hollywood star in Super Bowl advert for Stella Artois
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David Beckham meets ‘long-lost twin brother’ Hollywood star in Super Bowl advert for Stella Artois
Author: Jim Sheridan
Published: Feb, 06 2025 11:00

DAVID BECKHAM has teamed up with Hollywood royalty for a new Super Bowl ad. The football icon, 49, appears alongside A-lister Matt Damon in a feature-length advert for Stella Artois. Beckham goes on a whirlwind journey in the 60-second advert, which will air in full during Super Bowl LIX's half-time show on Sunday. The Manchester United legend joins his parents in a pub, where he is told the existence of a long-lost brother in America.

 [David Beckham and Matt Damon in a Stella Artois commercial.]
Image Credit: The Sun [David Beckham and Matt Damon in a Stella Artois commercial.]

Becks jets across the Atlantic in search of "Other David" - played by Good Will Hunting star Damon. The pair share a beer, eat some buffalo wings, and battle on the Gridiron in the minute-long short. Directed by Ben Affleck, the ad will help drive revenue for Damon's non-profit organisation Water.org. Damon said in a press release: "I’ve been partnering with Stella Artois for a decade now and get more excited with each year.

 [Matt Damon in a Stella Artois commercial.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Matt Damon in a Stella Artois commercial.]

"I can’t wait to keep telling the story of ‘David and Dave’ all year and shedding light on those moments in life worth more, where meaningful connection means more than anything. "The Beckham brothers are here to stay, and Stella Artois will be there with us at every moment.". BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS. This year's Super Bowl is being contested by the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.

 [David Beckham and Matt Damon in a Stella Artois commercial.]
Image Credit: The Sun [David Beckham and Matt Damon in a Stella Artois commercial.]

Kansas City are attempting to make NFL history, with no team ever winning three consecutive titles. Super Bowl halftime advertising is big business, with brands desperate for a prime slot to reach over 100 million viewers in real-time. A slot can cost up to £6.4million, with a vast portion of the audience tuning in for the entertainment factor. A 2020 survey revealed that 79 per cent of viewers see the half-time ad break as entertainment, according to Statista.

 [David Beckham and Matt Damon in a Stella Artois commercial.]
Image Credit: The Sun [David Beckham and Matt Damon in a Stella Artois commercial.]

While almost 71 per cent stated that they enjoyed watching the commercials. Beckham famously played Stateside in the MLS for Los Angeles Galaxy and is the co-founder of Inter Miami in Florida. The ex-England midfielder's kids grew up in the USA - and he's got the Super Bowl bug from them. Speaking to Forbes, Becks revealed: "I won’t be making the game this year. "Traditionally, I love watching the Super Bowl.

 [Patrick Mahomes holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl LVII.]
Image Credit: The Sun [Patrick Mahomes holding the Vince Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl LVII.]

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