E.T. Returns In New Commercial; Fans Go Crazy
Normally, when a beloved character from a long-gone but still-beloved movie series or TV show returns, fans are able to pontificate over whether or not the return is wanted, needed, or a good idea.
So yesterday (November 28), when — without warning or fanfare — Xfinity released a new commercial featuring the return of the title character from the 1982 film E.T., people were surprised, (mostly) delighted; the commercial features Henry Thomas reprising his role as Elliott and reuniting with his extraterrestrial pal. Of course, fans had feelings about this and many took to Twitter to discuss them.
I am so angry at @xfinity for turning my favorite childhood thing into a commercial and also I love you and I cried so much and I love you Elliot and I'm useless the rest of the day. #ET pic.twitter.com/0LH989RJbU
— Leslie Gray Streeter (@LeslieStreeter) November 28, 2019
https://twitter.com/andymientus/status/1200062038359326721
OK, so the Xfinity commercial with ET and the original Elliott wins Thanksgiving— my aunt is literally crying
— Javier E. David (@TeflonGeek) November 28, 2019
https://twitter.com/monstersyfyshow/status/1200063748976893954
Did not expect to tear up at an ET themed commercial at 9:30a. Well played Xfinity, well played.
— Samantha S. Stratton (@SomehowSamantha) November 28, 2019
(Still not getting cable though) pic.twitter.com/6ysrdOCbbf
Yeah, boo corporations and all that, but I gotta say that ET Comcast commercial works and it works mostly because Henry Thomas treats it as if it were a real deal sequel. His elation at seeing his old friend again and pride in introducing him to his family is a legit performance.
— Eric Vespe (@EricVespe) November 29, 2019
This E. T. COMMERCIAL IS OSCAR WORTHY #ET pic.twitter.com/AJlHEjAKxC
— MC Mel🎤 (@mcmelcross) November 28, 2019
https://twitter.com/Billy_Bitterman/status/1200075513525653505
Hey, screw you Xfinity for ruining ET with that shameless commercial and oh, God why am I crying?#etphonehome
— Brian (@brian24587) November 29, 2019
https://twitter.com/bradmiska/status/1200076347550445569
That ET commercial tugged on the heart strings pic.twitter.com/m6at4bTLjt
— Ian A (@Ian_Audi) November 28, 2019
