When Landry Coleman went to an audition in New Orleans, he and his family didn’t know it was for a Super Bowl commercial. Now, the six-year-old cannot stop bragging about his big screen debut during the Super Bowl.
He was cast in a commercial themed “I am Somebody” that aired during Super Bowl LIX.
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Coleman stood alongside other cast members in the commercial, which aimed to shed light on the NFL’s dedication to support programs that impact the lives of children around the world.
Coleman, a Clinton Elementary School student with many talents, including playing the piano in his spare time, told WLBT, “We waited a lot for the commercial.”
Then came the Super Bowl, where he got his big break!
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Coleman expressed his fulfillment at having his talents showcased on screen.
“I was excited,” he recalled. “They put me on a lot of clothes when I was getting ready for the commercials.”
According to Coleman’s father, Raymond, “It’s an opportunity for the world to see him. More importantly, it’s an opportunity for him to see himself on the big screen and understand that a kid from Mississippi can do it just like kids from other places do it on television.”
Raymond emphasized his desire to support his son’s hopes and aspirations.
After experiencing the thrill of fame, the young Coleman said he has no plans to stop here. In the future, he wishes to be cast in a popular animated film that everyone will someday see.
