Ford Motor Co. will begin airing its first commercials for the Lincoln Continental, featuring actor Matthew McConaughey, later this month.
The automaker’s latest television spots were filmed in Reykjavik, Iceland, and directed by Wally Pfister, who has worked on movies including “Inception,” “The Dark Knight,” and “The Dark Knight Rises.” The ads feature the 2017 Continental sedan on a glacial plain, shallow water and other unique terrain.
“It’s fresh, contemporary and very visual,” John Emmert, Lincoln group marketing manager, said in a statement. “While many are familiar with the Continental nameplate, we wanted them to see our all-new flagship in a whole new way. A car as iconic as Continental could only be shot in a unique locale -- one not familiar to viewers.”
In one ad, called “Entrance,” the company emphasizes the Continental’s exterior. Another, called “Crafted,” highlights the flagship sedan’s roomy backseat.
“You might not ever just stand there, lookin' at it,” McConaughey says in the commercial. “I mean, you may never even sit in the back seat. That’d be a shame.”