Here it is

The CHANEL COMMERCIAL with MICHIEL HUISMAN

As I announced, with chest beating and drum roll, that ‘our’ Michiel Huisman is starring in the new campaign for Chanel No5, the question is always the same. “Is it aimed at the Dutch market?”

The idea of a Dutch actor being chosen to make out with Gisèle is a little hard to accept for some people. But it’s not like there was an Expedition Robinson-type set made up for every country to send over an actor to have his way with Gisèle. You didn’t honestly think that did you?

No, it was only our Michiel. The story goes something like this: the director of Game of Thrones in which Michiel starred alongside Carice van Houten, is friends with Baz Luhrman, the director of the No5 campaign. I can imagine that Gisèle wanted someone with looks and acting skill (voilà, Michiel), but someone that was not mega famous so you can still identify with it. Otherwise it would become an over the top star studded spectacle.

How ever it happened, Michiel is it and he plays out his small role in a big way. Not many spoken words. Looks yes. And…

I was privileged to see all versions, all making of’s and all interviews last week, with the creators and seriously…I’m hooked. From Gisèle’s booty, to Michiel’s looks, the clothing (everything, everything, I want it all, even the sneakers and that says a lot) and the music. My oh my, the music is amazing.

I’ve signed a rather hefty confidentiality clause so I can’t say a word. See for yourself. Today a taster, tomorrow and Wednesday I’ll serve up the full works.

Enjoy and cheers to Michiel.