Bill Pullman returns as POTUS in Bud Independence Day ad

Actor reprises his role from the big screen blockbuster, putting a COVID-era spin on film's famous speech

Published On
Jun 30, 2021

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Budweiser's new July 4th campaign, “Go Fourth, America,” launched today, featuring a nostalgic appearance from Bill Pullman reprising his 1996 role as President Thomas J. Whitmore in the movie "Independence Day." Behind a crest-emblazoned podium, Pullman reminds folks across the nation that no matter your zip code or accent, we are all Americans, joined in the fight against the coronavirus.

The spot, created out of VaynerMedia, celebrates the United States with a COVID-era spin on the film’s climactic presidential address, as Pullman calls on Americans to celebrate the national holiday like never before.

“Whether you drive a pickup or a hybrid, you live in the heartland or on the coast, whether you pronounce it America or ‘Murica, we are all Americans," declares a patriotic Pullman. "Seldom on the same page, but reading from the same book." Tucker Gates directed the ad out of Independent Media.

Along with the patriotic “Go Fourth, America” spot, Budweiser is also encouraging Americans to celebrate the progress they’ve made against the pandemic—and do it with a beer in hand. To help pay for the party, Budweiser parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev is launching a special holiday promotion, letting Americans enjoy a “round" on the beer company.

Adults can log on to MyCooler.com/beer starting July 2 and submit a photo of themselves enjoying a brew wherever they like it best—whether it's the bar, backyard, or beach—to redeem a $5 digital gift card. The offer runs through July 5. 

The giveaways don’t stop there. Budweiser is offering customers $10,000 through social media to cover all of their backyard barbeque needs. To enter, reply to any Budweiser post on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using the tags #GoFourthAmerica and #Sweepstakes and their Venmo handle, and follow @BudweiserUSA between July 1 and July 2 at 12 p.m. ET. 

The campaign comes in tandem with a donation from Budweiser to Direct Relief, an organization that sponsors vaccine distribution and COVID awareness around the globe.

 

Credits

Date
Jun 30, 2021
Client :
Budweiser
Agency :
VaynerMedia
Director :
Tucker Gates
Production Company :
Independent Media
U.S. Chief Marketing Officer :
Marcel Marcondes
Group Vice President Marketing Budweiser & Value :
Daniel Blake
Budweiser Brand Lead :
Marisa Siegel
Senior Brand Manager :
Veronica Sperry
Digital Brand Manager :
Head of Music & Entertainment :
Shana Barry
Senior Director Marketing Communications :
Lacey Clifford
Director Marketing Communications :
Eddie Moye
Media Lead :
Scott Decker
Digital Media Lead :
Bryan Froimowitz
Chief Executive Officer :
Gary Vaynerchuk
Chief Creative Officer :
Rob Lenois
Chief Strategy Officer :
Wanda Pogue
EVP :
Nick Miaritis
Creative Director :
Brian Steele
Associate Creative Director/ Art :
Kyle Janisch
Associate Creative Director/ Copy :
Kevin Kearse
SVP :
Connor Bryant
VP Group Account Director :
Joe Leotta
Account Director :
Lindsay Faulkner
VP Integrated Strategy :
David Cortes
Senior Agency Producer :
Lauren Dinsdale
Senior Agency Producer :
Chloe Heller
Director Project Management :
Juliette Hashemi
Project Manager :
Jackie Legere
PR :
Allison+Partners
Media :
Dentsu
Media :
Code3
Celebrity Talent :
Synergy Productions LLC
Director :
Tucker Gates
DP :
Janusz Kaminski
Executive Producer :
Susanne Preissler
Line Producer :
Angelena Addario
Producer :
Rima Naïm
Editor :
Kim Bica
Editor :
Arcade Edit
Assistant Editor :
Chris Angel
Executive Post Producer :
Sila Soyer
Post Producer :
Alexandra Leal
Colorist :
Jill Bogdanowicz
Colorist :
Company3
Color Producer :
Matt Moran
VFX Executive Producer :
Heath Raymond
VFX Executive Producer :
The Mill
VFX Producer :
Luis Martin
VFX Producer :
Jesse Pliska
VFX Lead Flame :
Tamir Sapir
VFX Creative Director :
Corey Brown
Audio Engineer :
Tom Jucarone
Audio Engineer :
Sound Lounge
Audio Engineer :
Rob Sayers
Audio Producer :
Camila Dayson Aravena

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