After 15 years, Adrien Brody is set to appear in a Super Bowl ad. Best known for intense and dramatic roles, the new commercial leans into that serious reputation. However, it then showcases Brody in an unexpected and hilarious light, much to the delight of his fans.
Adrien Brody on appearing in his first Super Bowl commercial in 15 years
Software company Intuit recently shared a 15-second teaser titled “The Expert” for its upcoming TurboTax 2026 Super Bowl ad, featuring The Mentalist star as a TurboTax agent.
The ad, uploaded on YouTube, plays on Adrien Brody’s reputation as a dramatic actor. Moreover, it features him with a fun twist.
In the commercial, Brody is seen practicing the line, “I can handle that for you,” in various tones and accents. The short clip hilariously ends with him delivering the line to a lamp on the wall while ironing his shirt.
Helmed by I, Tonya director Craig Gillespie, this 15-second clip is reportedly the first teaser for Intuit’s 45-second Super Bowl 2026 TurboTax promo, which will air before halftime.
A second 30-second teaser will also air on TV during pre-game, as well as a 15-second spot before kickoff. Later, a full two-minute video will premiere on the company’s social media accounts and in cinemas worldwide.
In an interview with PEOPLE, Adrien Brody spoke candidly about the ad. He explained, “TurboTax came up with this concept that is just so fun, hilarious, and relatable. I think the idea of the complexity and drama of tax season, and me, as a dramatic actor, wanting to delve deep into that, and not being able to do it because TurboTax makes it drama-free and easy, is hilarious.”
Additionally, the Academy Award winner acknowledged the audience’s perception of him as a “dramatic actor” because of the types of roles he portrays. He admitted that poking fun at that very perception was “fun” and “liberating.”
“I think people have this misconception that if one does serious dramatic work, or if one gravitates toward that kind of work often, that he or she doesn’t have a funny bone,” Brody added. “But I love comedy, and I love the idea of making fun of myself.”
Furthermore, the Asteroid City actor shared that working with Gillespie was “enjoyable.” He further stated that fans “will get a great deal of enjoyment” from the ad, as it will “provide a bit of humor in a stressful time.”
Originally reported by Harsha Panduranga on ComingSoon.net.
