Morgan Freeman stars in Turkish Airlines Super Bowl ad
14:38, 06/02/2017, MondayU: Update: 14:43, 06/02/2017, Monday
Yeni Şafak
Last year THY became the first Turkish corporation to run an ad during the Super Bowl Final
Freeman relaxes on a Turkish Airlines flight as he sets out on a journey exploring the world
The new face of the national flagship carrier Turkish Airlines (THY), Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman, sips a glass of tea in a moving ad shown during the Super Bowl.
“There are those of us who like to venture to the unexplored, those of us who go out there with a sense of wonder," the 79-year-old actor said. “Reaching worlds; finding delight in our differences. If you are one of us, and you would like to explore more of this great planet, we're ready to take you there. It's time."
The advertisement aired on Feb. 5 during halftime of the Super Bowl LI between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons in Houston, Texas.
Last year THY became the first Turkish corporation to run an ad during the Super Bowl Final, which was watched by some 800 million people.
Along with the UEFA Champions League, the Super Bowl is among the most-watched annual sporting events.
Academy Award winner Freeman is known for his iconic voice and Oscar-nominated performances in films such as “The Shawshank Redemption" and “Driving Miss Daisy".
Freeman, who is also a pilot, traveled to Turkey in 2015.