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VIDEO! THE EXPANSE’s Thomas Jane Moonlights as ‘The World’s Biggest Asshole’

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“Even an asshole can save a life.”

Social media is EXPLODING with this hysterical and brilliant PSA announcement from Donate Life!

 

What does that have to do with The Expanse you might ask? EVERYTHING! The star of this public service video is none other than Thomas Jane, aka Detective Miller! Jane isn’t the only star involved in this inventive black comedy campaign. Will Arnett narrates the WBA’s shallow existence to the music of Coldplay.

Despite the absence of a fedora, I caught some Detective Miller vibes in Jane’s portrayal of  Coleman F. Sweeney! This video is a fantastic way to generate conversation on a difficult topic. Click here to register as an organ donor.

The campaign is a concept by Chris Mumford, of The Martin Agency, who has a personal connection with the organization since his brother received a heart transplant. Mumford teamed up with  directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon via the commercial production company, Furlined. Clearly this project struck a chord with a lot of incredibly talented people. Check out the credits below for full details!

What do you think of Jane’s performances and the videos purpose?  Tweet us your thoughts to @nicegirlstv & @PxlWvr.

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CREDITS

Agency: The Martin Agency
Chief Creative Officer: Joe Alexander
Copywriter: Wade Alger
Copywriter: David Vogeleer
Copywriter: Brig White
Copywriter: Miranda Morgan
Designer: Will Godwin
Senior Digital Producer: Jill McGrath
Broadcast Producer: Steve Humble
Managing Director, Account Management: Chris Mumford
Account Director: Audyn O’Rourke
Account Executive: Cori Kaylor
Account Executive: Carter Crenshaw
Production Business Manager: Karen Taylor
Group Project Management Supervisor: Danielle Cin

Production Company: Furlined
Director: Speck + Gordon
President/Executive Producer: Diane McArter
Senior Executive Producer: David Thorne
Executive Producer: Jay Wakefield
Line Producer: Greg Schultz
Director Of Photography: Jeff Cutter
Production Designer: Andrew Reznik

Editorial: Cut & Run
Editor: Graham Turner
Executive Producer, Editorial: Carr Schilling

Color & VFX: The Mill
Colorist: Adam Scott
Executive Producer, Color: Thatcher Peterson
Lead Flame Artist: Robin McGloin
Additional 2d Artist: Don Kim
VFX Producer: Jordan Sharon
VFX Supervisor: Tim Davies
Production Coordinator: Pat DeVaney

Sound Design: Lime Studios
Sound Designer: Jeff Malen
Executive Producer, Sound: Susie Boyajan

Music: Duotone
Managing Director: David Leinheardt
Executive Creative Directors: Jack Livesey & Peter Nashel
Executive Producer: Ross Hopman
Producer: Giovonni Lobato
Composed By: Coldplay
Arranged By:  Ross Hopman & Jordan Lieb
Performed By: Civil Brother

Starring:
As “Coleman Sweeney” – Thomas Jane
Voice Over by Will Arnett

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