(CBS DETROIT) – General Motors featured Dr. Evil and villains from the “Austin Powers” movies in their super bowl ad to fight climate change and promote electric vehicles.
Actor Mike Myers reclaims his role as Dr. Evil in the advertisement, and also includes Rob Lowe, Seth Green, and Mindy Sterling.
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Dr. Evil then says he could take over the world, but his sidekicks convince him that before he does that, he must fight climate change.
READ MORE: Detroit Police Looking For Suspects, Persons Of Interest In Holiday ShootingsThe ad can be watched here:
Dr. Evil is now the profile image on the company’s social media accounts and has on the screen located on the headquarters building.
The band’s back together and this next project is going to be “fire” as they say.🤘 #EVerybodyIn pic.twitter.com/UxpUSmDo2e
— General Motors (@GM) February 10, 2022
The full ad will be featured during the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 13.
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