One of the most talked-about commercials during this year’s Super Bowl broadcast was a new extended Cadillac advertisement which serves as a spiritual sequel to Tim Burton’s “Edward Scissorhands”.
“Edgar Scissorhands” stars Timothee Chalamet as Edward’s son with Winona Ryder as his mother in a fish-out-of-water comedy about a young man once again trying to live in a society with giant scissors for hands – albeit with an ad for a hands-free steering car in the process.
Burton spoke with the Los Angeles Times in the wake of the ad’s release and explained giving his blessing to the producers:
“It’s rare when a work you’re proud of continues to live on and evolve with the times, even after 30 years. I’m glad to see Edgar coping with the new world! I hope both fans and those being introduced to Edward Scissorhands for the first time enjoy it.”
Chalamet, a devout Tim Burton fan, has spoken highly of the experience and working with Ryder. Ryder herself told Vanity Fair when Chalamet first appeared in costume, it was really something:
“It was quite a moment. Very surreal … I was really blown away by him and everyone’s work putting the character together. He is such a beautiful guy, so talented, so incredibly kind and unique. Really the perfect person to embody that character.”
You can watch the ad for yourself below:
