He’s a Golden Globe-nominated actor with a string of hit TV and film roles under his belt.
But Colm Meaney has just landed the role of his life – as Santa Claus himself – in the latest Christmas ad campaign for Aldi.
Sporting a very realistic-looking grey beard and the traditional red suit, the Dubliner appears alongside the supermarket’s most famous vegetable, Kevin The Carrot, to kickstart the festive season in style.
The Star Trek star said he was delighted to be part of the Christmas campaign and described the experience as a ‘total joy’.
It’s a far cry from his tough gangster character in Gangs of London but Meaney said he hoped the Christmas season would be a time for people to enjoy with their families after a very challenging year.
And he even gave his co-star a shout-out saying, ‘Kevin the Carrot and his family were incredibly welcoming on set.’
We wouldn’t expect anything less from the iconic carrot!
Speaking of Kevin, the nation were left concerned for his safety when he appeared in a teaser advert earlier in the week.
Setting the sky ablaze in a fighter jet escapade with his co-pilot, he was last seen floating dangerously from a flaming parachute with viewers wondering how he will make it back to Katie and the family in time for Christmas.
If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the video below:
