via Instagram/@tchalametFilm & TV / NewsFilm & TV / NewsTimothée Chalamet and Winona Ryder star in an homage to Edward ScissorhandsA new Super Bowl ad casts Chalamet as ‘Edgar Scissorhands’, son of the iconic Tim Burton characterShareLink copied ✔️February 7, 2021February 7, 2021TextDazed Digital Timothée Chalamet may or may not be in the running to play Willy Wonka, but either way it won’t be his first time following in the footsteps of Johnny Depp. Today (February 7) Chalamet premiered an homage to the titular character from Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands, for a new Super Bowl ad. Also starring Winona Ryder – reprising her role as Kim Boggs from the 1990 film – the advert sees Chalamet reimagine what life would be like for Edward Scissorhands in 2021. Specifically, the Call Me By Your Name actor is cast in the role of Edgar Scissorhands (Edward’s son who has, inexplicably, inherited his father’s scissors-for-hands). “This is the story of a boy with scissors for hands,” Ryder narrates. “No, not that one.” The 90-second Cadillac advert, which is set to air during tonight’s Super Bowl, features scenes of Chalamet’s Edgar attracting unwanted magnets, bursting a football, and being reprimanded by his boss at a sandwich shop for getting too creative. Naturally, the hands-free driving feature of a Cadillac Lyriq saves the day, allowing him to drive himself about. Directed by commercial filmmaker David Shane, the ad reportedly won the approval of Tim Burton himself. “It’s rare when a work you’re proud of continues to live on and evolve with the times, even after 30 years,” he says in a statement. “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.” Watch below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORENorthern roles should go to northern actorsAmanda Seyfried: ‘Community is everything. Socialism is a beautiful idea’The rise of EsDeeKid in 5 tracks‘It’s been turned into something ugly’: Why fans are boycotting Scream 7You need to see Sirāt, an apocalyptic sci-fi about illegal desert raves GANNIGANNI is yearning for a dreamy summer – and so are we Dazed x MUBI Cinema Club’s next screening is Sound Of FallingRose Byrne on A$AP Rocky, Hackney and the ugly side of motherhoodAkinola Davies Jr on his BAFTA-winning debut, My Father’s ShadowThe Secret Agent: A must-see thriller about fighting fascism in BrazilDerry Girls creator unpacks her new show and female friendship‘Fucking Dazed’: Aidan Zamiri and Bertie Brandes on making The MomentEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy