Kevin Bacon, 64, and his daughter Sosie, 30, show comedy chops by starring together in a Hyundai commercial
Kevin Bacon and his daughter Sosie Bacon star in a new commercial for Hyundai’s new all-electric IONIQ 6.
It begins with the Footloose star pulling up to a suburban house, just as Sosie walks out the front door to join him.
‘There is. My dad went electric,β says Sosie near the top of the ad.
“It’s electric, don’t be surprised,” Kevin quickly replies from behind his daughter as he stands in a driveway.
Family affair: Kevin Bacon, 64, and his daughter Sosie Bacon, 30, star in a new Hyundai commercial that’s having a lot of play right now.
In the commercial, Sosie, who was wearing green overalls with a blue jean jacket, jokes that her dad isn’t a techie.
“The guy who’s forever locked out of his email is going EV,” he announces with a tone of sarcasm.
“Oooh, nice car,” Sosie says moments after the couple get into the car, with Kevin sitting in the driver’s seat.
“Actually, it’s an EV, which rhymes with Kev,” the longtime lead jokes with a big beaming smile on his face, as his daughter flashes an annoyed look on her face.
From top: The ad opens with the Footloose star pulling up to a suburban home, just as Sosie walks out the front door to join him.
‘There is. My dad went electric,β the actress says near the top of the ad, before shooting an annoyed look when her dad declares, βIt’s electric, don’t be surprised.β
Greetings: The duo proceed to greet each other in the commercial.
Jokester: “The guy who’s forever locked out of his email is going EV,” Sosie announces with a hint of sarcasm in her voice.
Ahead: The father-daughter duo then make their way into the all-electric car.
After stopping at a charging station, Kevin continues with another mild-mannered joke by declaring, “VIP parking for EVs.”
Just as they both get back out of the car, the Smile actress turns her attention to a couple of questions posed by critics and potential buyers.
‘I get it. you don’t think they charge fast enough or go far enough,β Sosie says before her father takes her turn to end those debates.
‘Load percentage updated in 18 minutes. Range, heck, we could go to Mexico,’ he announces.
The father-daughter duo then heads to a coffee shop, where Sosie reveals, “EVs aren’t going to start being a thing.” Look at the IONIQ 6.’
“Back and forth: Oooh, nice car,” Sosie says moments after the couple get into the car, with Kevin sitting in the driver’s seat.
On the road: Ad gives viewers a full frontal look at the IONIQ 6
Comedy: It’s actually an EV, which rhymes with Kev, the longtime lead jokes with a big beaming smile on his face, as his daughter flashes an annoyed look on her face.
Charging time: After arriving at a charging station, Kevin continues another mild joke by declaring, “VIP parking for EVs.”
Arguing the case: Just as they both get back out of the car, the Bacons address the time it takes to charge and the duration
Facing the critics: ‘I get it. You don’t think they charge fast enough or go far enough,” Sosie says before her dad takes a turn ending those discussions.
Arguing the case: After revealing that the IONIQ 6 has an ‘updated charge percentage in 18 minutes. Range, heck, we could go to Mexico,’ two actors asked if he’s Kevin Bacon
A cafeteria worker then yells, ‘Matcha mushroom frap for Kevin?’ he yells from behind the counter.
In response, Sosie turns around to find her father on the other side of a window perking up during a conversation: “So jump in now,” she says, looking directly into the camera.
Back in the car together, Kevin tries to show off his tech savvy to the
‘Okay, look at this. Blue or red,β the A Few Good Men star tells Sosie, as she uses her right hand to control the in-dash car monitor.
‘Blue light. Red light. Can I also have it play nature sounds if you want? Kevin says at the end of the ad to Sosie, who flashes a hesitant smile and replies, “Let’s drive.”
Coffee Stop: The father-daughter duo then heads to a coffee shop, where Sosie reveals, “EVs aren’t going to start being a thing.” Check out the IONIQ 6′
Dad MIA: A cafe worker then yells, ‘Matcha Mushroom Frap for Kevin?’ behind the counter, causing Sosie to turn and find her father
Sales pitch: “So take the plunge now,” says the actress, looking directly into the camera.
Not so tech savvy: ‘Okay, check this out. Blue or red,β the A Few Good Men star tells Sosie, as she uses her right hand to control the in-dash car monitor.
IT ease: ‘Blue light. Red light. Can I also have it play nature sounds if you want? she tells Sosie, who flashes a hesitant smile and replies, “Let’s drive.”
Mileage β The Hyundai IONIQ 6 boasts a range of up to 360 miles on a full charge
The Bacon duo would take to their Instagram pages to promote the new commercial, with Sosie writing in the caption: “Check out me and @kevinbacon in the latest Hyundai #IONIQ6 ad.” I have been preparing for this role all my life.
Hyundai USA representatives were among those who shared a comment: “Standing ovation.”
Kevin dropped one of his comedic lines in the ad, writing: ‘You know what rhymes with ‘Kev’? GO. I know, I know, @sosiebacon also rolled his eyes at the dad joke. The all-electric #IONIQ6 is much smoother. #HyundaiPartner #ItsYourJourney @HyundaiUSA’
Hyundai’s all-electric IONIQ 6 boasts a range of up to 360 miles on a full charge.
Promo Mode: ‘Watch me and @kevinbacon in the latest Hyundai #IONIQ6 ad. I’ve been preparing for this role my whole life,” Sosie shared in an Instagram post.
Promo mode: ‘You know what rhymes with “Kev?” GO. I know, I know, @sosiebacon also rolled his eyes at the dad joke. The all-electric #IONIQ6 is much smoother. #HyundaiPartner #ItsYourJourney @HyundaiUSA,” wrote the proud father in his Instagram promotion of the avert