Who are the actors in the new MSC commercial?
Subtitle: A look at the stars behind MSC Cruises’ latest Big Game ad
By Carmichael Phillip
MSC Cruises Super Bowl Commercial – Orlando Bloom & Drew Barrymore Explore a Cruise Ship
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore — known worldwide as an actress and television host — is one of the two lead performers in the new MSC Cruises commercial.
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In the ad, she brings a playful, lively energy: in a teaser scene, she sits at a piano in the luxurious “Top Sail Lounge” aboard the ship MSC World America and belts out a rendition of “Holiday”—this song becomes the centerpiece of MSC’s new campaign.
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Barrymore, who also serves as a TV show host, said she’s proud to partner with MSC, praising the brand for creating “beautiful and joyful” experiences and helping people and families see the world.
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Orlando Bloom
The other star of the commercial is Orlando Bloom — a Hollywood actor who joins Drew Barrymore to guide viewers through the cruise experience aboard MSC World America.
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In the teaser, as Barrymore sings at the piano, Bloom leans against it, offering a lighthearted critique — a dynamic meant to balance charm, humor, and a sense of vacation-style ease.
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Bloom expressed his excitement about working with MSC for the first Big Game commercial. He described the ship as “full of European style” and “perfectly designed for immersive and enriching experiences at sea.”
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Why these two? The goal behind the casting
By pairing Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom, MSC appears to aim for a blend of familiarity, star-power, and broad audience appeal. Both have widespread name recognition — Barrymore across different generations and film/TV genres; Bloom thanks to major film franchises and global fanbases. Their chemistry in the ad adds a touch of humor and relatability, helping to position MSC not just as a deluxe cruise line, but as an accessible, fun vacation option that can appeal to Americans and international travelers alike.
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What this commercial represents for MSC
The new advertisement marks MSC Cruises’ first major U.S. national campaign — a big step in its expansion into the North American market.
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The 60-second commercial highlights the upcoming debut of MSC World America (set to sail from Miami in April 2025), inviting viewers to imagine a vacation that combines European elegance with American-style comfort.
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By leveraging the star power of Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom, MSC aims to build broad brand awareness and appeal — positioning itself as a credible, attractive alternative in a cruise-market where visuals, lifestyle, and aspirational travel matter.
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