#GameOfThrones: Budweiser Light gets fancy crossover advertisement with HBO show
What's the story
Game of Thrones, HBO's globally popular show, will become an indelible part of pop culture when it drops its eighth and final season on April 14, 2019. However, before we find out how the show ends, it has grabbed our attention with a fascinating crossover advertisement with Budweiser Light which landed during the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 3. Check out the ad here.
Twitter Post
'Game of Thrones' with a touch of boozy delight
.@TheBudKnight’s watch has ended.
— Game Of Thrones (@GameOfThrones) February 4, 2019
What will you do #ForTheThrone?#SBLIII @BudLight pic.twitter.com/SzhvDcNAaL
Director
'Game of Thrones' director David Nutter helmed the advertisement
The crossover advertisement has been helmed by David Nutter. Nutter is known for having directed one of Game of Thrones' most infamous episodes. 'The Rains of Castamere' known among fans as Red Wedding was made under the directorial guidance of Nutter. The advertisement stars Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, who plays Ser Gregor Clegane or the Mountain on the show and ends with the message '#forthethrone'.
Details
The Mountain takes on the Bud Light Knight in crossover
The ad starts with the setting of a tourney where the king and queen are in attendance, chilling with a Bud Light, of course. The Bud Light Knight is also introduced to us and he has the crowd's support as he prepares for a round of jousting. Soon, however, the rains of Castemere starts playing and the Mountain is introduced as the knight's opponent.
The ad
Crushing skulls, dragon fire, all the Game of Thrones extravaganza
The ad does not compromise on the extravaganza of the show, as the Mountain easily dispatches of the Bud Light Knight. He then proceeds to crush his skull as he did with Oberyn Martell, or the Viper, on the show. As the crowd looks on in horror, Daenerys' favorite dragon, Drogon, shows up and breathes fire all over the tournament, destroying everything.
Personal
Advertisement does not tie in with the show
Fans might be wondering why Drogon came to the assistance of the Mountain. The Mountain has never been on friendly terms with any of Daenerys' dragons and despite appearing in the ad together, it does not signal any possible alliance between Daenerys and the Mountain.