Old Spice man in talks with NBC
Isaiah Mustafa to be on comedy sitcom
The man on a horse may be coming soon to your television. Isaiah Mustafa, best known for his Old Spice commercials, is reportedly in talks with NBC to land a spot on one of its comedy pilots. Mustafa’s Old Spice commercial was an instant hit after it aired during the Super Bowl and quickly became a viral internet sensation. Mustafa caught the eye of NBC Universal casting executive, Grace Wu, who tried to get him a place in one of the pilots this spring but was unsuccessful. Mustafa is looking to land role in future pilots, until then, he’ll be representing Old Spice as the infamous man on a horse.
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