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Michael Fassbender in a 'Prometheus' Viral Ad for David the Android
by Ethan Anderton
April 17, 2012
Source: Playlist
What is it about robots that makes them so robotic? Since the viral campaign for The Dark Knight Rises has been pretty much non-existent, a true disappointment after the amazing run leading up to The Dark Knight, it seems like the viral to beat this year is for Ridley Scott's anticipated return to sci-fi with Prometheus. From the Weyland Corporation's TED talk from the future featuring Guy Pearce as the company's founder and a short promo for the android David featuring Michael Fassbender, it's been a fun ride so far. Now we have a longer, somewhat creepy, viral ad for Fassbender's android character which you can see below!
Prometheus viral video with Michael Fassbender as David from Prometheus Forum (via The Playlist):
Prometheus is directed by legendary Oscar nominated filmmaker Ridley Scott, who started it all with Alien and Blade Runner, also directing Thelma & Louise, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down, Kingdom of Heaven, American Gangster, Body of Lies and Robin Hood most recently. The screenplay was originally written by Jon Spaihts (The Darkest Hour), then updated by Damon Lindelof of "Lost" and Cowboys & Aliens, Star Trek 2. Fox has Prometheus set to hit theaters in 3D starting June 8th this summer. Visit Weyland Corp.
36 Comments
1
this is like taking a apple commercial and making it just plain creepy...wonderful small ad
Dmarkrode on Apr 17, 2012
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Yep--that's exactly what I was thinking. Good call on that!
Scopedog on Apr 17, 2012
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except no one can make the quip 'but can it blend?'
Jericho on Apr 17, 2012
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*very* creepy. 'I understand human emotions, although i do not feel them myself.' (tear rolls down cheek) oh, but there's a whole world of potential trouble in that single tear. amazing little clip - gets me really interested in the character and the film without showing me anything from it (i assume). top marks.
son_et_lumiere on Apr 17, 2012
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I thought that too, theres a unsettling silence at that one tear which tugs at the thought that something seems wrong. especially playing off of our knowledge of androids, which we scarcely can trust (even more so in Ridley Scott movies).
Dmarkrode on Apr 18, 2012
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Sweet! It also felt a bit like aperture Science lol, this would be a good ad for a Portal Movie.
Oblique on Apr 17, 2012
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I can't wait to see Fassbender's intellect transferred to a potato.
Manuel on Apr 17, 2012
8
Michael Spudbender?
Jericho on Apr 17, 2012
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lol
David Banner on Apr 18, 2012
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Even though this is my most anticipated film of 2012 I'm nervous about Spaihts. I just watched The Darkest Hour and it was complete garbage, I hated the characters, I hated the story, and there was no chemistry in the writing at all. I really hope that Lindelof just threw away his script and wrote his own from scratch. The fact that he's signed on to write another Mummy treatment doesn't inspire confidence either seeing as that franchise has definitely nuked the fridge by now.
peloquin on Apr 17, 2012
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I agree. However, the full script was not written by Lindelof. And Sir scott should by know now when a script a good and when not. I still have a lot of faith...
Buzzfunk on Apr 17, 2012
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"I still have a lot of faith..." Same here. We're also forgetting why Scott is doing PROMETHEUS, returning to science fiction after so many years. He stated over the years that he would only return if he read an SF script that (at least to him) was worth his attention. That PROMETHEUS has his attention means that there was something in Spaihts' original screenplay that Scott felt was worth pursuing as a film. That he called in Lindelof is also a sign that he, Scott, was serious about working on this film. Not every screenwriter hits it out of the park all the time. I haven't seen THE DARKEST HOUR, however, so I cannot comment on whether Spaihts' screenplay for that film was good or not.
Scopedog on Apr 17, 2012
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The question is though: Would Dekkard still want to retire andriods?
Xerxexx on Apr 17, 2012
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Weyland Corp was founded by the genetically ingeneered son of Dekkard and Rachel.
Manuel on Apr 17, 2012
17
Nice.
Xerxexx on Apr 17, 2012
18
with a voice that makes me think of HAL.
son_et_lumiere on Apr 17, 2012
19
Looks great! I can't wait for the movie but I am still partial to The Mills Johnny Walker Ad. http://vimeo.com/6717953
cowabunga45 on Apr 17, 2012
20
I want one! He would be a great employee for me! 🙂
JediBilly on Apr 17, 2012
21
...Fassbender can act.
Solo_Calrissian on Apr 17, 2012
22
Indeed.
Xerxexx on Apr 17, 2012
23
he doesn't act...he becomes...
Jericho on Apr 17, 2012
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Also, he can blend.
Manuel on Apr 17, 2012
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Perfect babysitter, til he malfunctions (I love that word) of course.
Xerxexx on Apr 17, 2012
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Good point--but he sure beats the hell out of an iPad. Just sayin'...8-)
Scopedog on Apr 17, 2012
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absolutely.
Xerxexx on Apr 17, 2012
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Corp equals evil
Uffr on Apr 17, 2012
29
is it just me or is he the spit of Charlie chaplin in the great dictator here??
Awwa on Apr 17, 2012
30
Man that was awesome. Is there anything you can't do Dav... Mr. Fassbender?
McWetty on Apr 17, 2012
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and all the girls will line up to purchase their very own Fassbender. Very jarring video, especially when he cried and said he doesn't feel emotion
Armeetapus16 on Apr 17, 2012
32
The robot from A.I. grew up.
Matt Cain on Apr 17, 2012
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That guy is a ridiculously good actor....
The Oct8pus on Apr 17, 2012
34
amazing ad...creepy though
bellaphoenix on Apr 17, 2012
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I think Michael Fassbender is going to take over the world or something soon. This is just excellent. I cannot believe it when I hear people saying that they were, but are now not, excited about this movie.
Candle_Wick on Apr 18, 2012
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