Big-name actors have a history of going overseas to Asia to hawk corny products for a quick paycheck. So much so, in fact, that back in the day when it still offered some semblance of worthwhile humor, Entourage dedicated an episode to faux actor Vinnie Chase doing promo for a soft drink in the most ridiculous of ads. But when Mr. Jolie decides to do it, best believe that the selective actor proves he can do little wrong.

Going by his recent film credits (Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, Fincher’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the Coen Brothers’ Burn After Reading), Pitt would be sure to invest his time in a project being dealt with capable hands—in this case, the one and only Spike Jonze. The noted auteur is one of the few individuals who can do a justice to a broad spectrum of work, lending his talents to the likes of Jackass, Fatboy Slim, and the upcoming Where The Wild Things Are film. And now, he’s conquered the once surefire comical (in a bad way) foreign TV spot (in a good way), as well.

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