Actor Danny Trejo attends Premiere of Dimension Films’ ‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For’ at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 19, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Danny Trejo has been the bad guy in Hollywood for over two decades, but in his latest role for a Super Bowl ad, the actor of Mexican descent goes from villain to vain.
The 70-year-old actor will form part of the anticipated Super Bowl commercials to showcase during the annual sports event on February 1st, forming part of a Snickers’ ad.
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“My agent called me and said ‘Danny, I have a surprise for you. They want you to play Marcia Brady,’” Trejo told VOXXI about the first time he got the news.
“For 20 years, I’ve been the bad guy in Hollywood. I’ve been the meanest guy in Hollywood. I’ve been the guy that when I walk in the room, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone all stand up, and they expect me to do Marcia Brady?” he laughed.
Trejo admitted that the idea of playing a vain and pretty TV character was “hilarious.” Eventually he gave in, stating that he’s seen previous commercials starring Joe Pesci and Betty White.
“I said ‘yes, yes, yes’ because I love Snickers too. It was just funny,” Trejo said, adding that he liked watching the late ’60s and early ’70s sitcom because he was “in love with the mom.”
The commercials with the slogan “You’re not you, when you’re hungry” have become popular in recent years. When asked about how he reacts when he’s feeling hungry, Trejo said, “you should ask my daughter.”
Further elaborating, he explained that “grumpy” is not the word to describe him.”You know, when it’s feeding time at the zoo and all the animals are going crazy? That’s me when I get hungry,” he said.
As the Super Bowl XLIX approaches, Trejo said he’s rooting for the West Coast team, the Seahawks.
And though Katy Perry is this year’s halftime performer, the “Machete Kills” actor said he’d like to see Jennifer Lopez representing Latinos at the reputed stage.
“I love Jennifer Lopez, I did a film with Jennifer a long time ago called “Anaconda” and she was a blast. I love her performances,” he said of the Puerto Rican songstress.
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Following his 30-second feature in a Super Bowl commercial, Trejo said his 2015 is pretty booked.
“I have ‘Badass 3′ coming out and I’m opening up a restaurant in Los Angeles called “Trejo’s Tacos” with a grand opening in March,” he finalized.
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