Carl Weathers and former NFL player Rob Gronkowski filmed a Super Bowl ad for FanDuel centered on the online gambling company’s “Kick of Destiny” promo. During the 2023 Super Bowl, Gronkowski missed the 25-yard field goal attempt that he made for a live ad. FanDuel users had been placing bets on whether he would make it. The promotion was brought back for the 2024 Super Bowl, and Weathers appears in a teaser video for it. As a shaggy Gronk wanders through the desert lamenting his missed field goal, Weathers approaches on a motorcycle with a sidecar. “This time you won’t miss. Get in,” he tells the retired tight end.
A FanDuel rep told Variety that Weathers also filmed a reaction video with two different edits, one of which was going to air after Gronkowski’s kick. However, exec Andrew Sneyd said that the original edits “wouldn’t be appropriate for us to do any more.” He didn’t elaborate on why this is the case but said that FanDuel was working to create new edits. He also revealed that Weathers’ family was involved in the process, as the company wanted to make sure that they found the finished product acceptable.
In an Instagram tribute to Weathers, Gronkowski shared that he’s a fan of the actor’s work in “Happy Gilmore.” He also wrote, “He loved football and loved talking about football as much as anyone I’ve ever met. You will be missed Carl.”
