Tool Director Geordie Stephens just finished yet another hilarious spot for Burger King in the latest installment of an ongoing relationship between the studio and Crispin Porter + Bogusky. The spot, which stars the restaurant chain's iconic King character, is a deft mix of action-movie chase scene and slapstick humor that shows off Stephens' versatility and adaptability.
Client: Burger King
Campaign Title: Steakhouse XT
Spots Title: The King's Gone Crazy
Air Date: March 2010
Agency: Crispin Porter + Bogusky
Co-Executive CD(s): Rob Reilly, Andrew Keller
CD(s): James Dawson-Hollis, Bill Wright
AD: Brandt Lewis
Copywriter: David Roth
Director of Integrated Production: David Rolfe
Executive Integrated Producer: Chad Hopenwasser
Producer: Christina Carter
Prod Company: Tool of North America
Director: Geordie Stephens
DP: John Schwartzman
EP(s): Brian Latt, Jennifer Siegel
EP Digital: Dustin Callif
Line Producer: Jeff Tanner
Production Designer: Peter Benson
Editorial: Cosmo Street
Editor: Lawrence Young
Assistant Editor: Shinya Sato
Producer: Jerry Sukys
Telecine: Complete Post
Colorist: Sparkle
Producer: Kevin Buck
Post/Effects: Method
Music Company: Beacon Street Studios
Content Management Supervisor: Blair Jaffe
Content Supervisor: Aileen Echenique
Content Manager: McKenna Olson
Assistant Content Manager: Matthew Casperson
Shoot Location: Valencia, CA