For fans who didn't know that A-list movie star Drew Barrymore is shilling for a Weight Watchers-like program, surprise! And for those who didn't know she's playing a cannibal in her new Netflix show: double surprise!
As we mentioned last night, those two revelations—the first one's not exactly true, but the second definitely is—came via a new ad campaign that kicked off during Sunday night's Golden Globes for the upcoming black comedy Santa Clarita Diet. The 10-episode show, launching Feb. 3 on the prolific streaming service, also stars Timothy Olyphant, who plays Barrymore's real estate broker (non-zombie) husband.
The campaign also includes out-of-home billboards in major markets, print and digital ads, intentionally leans into the traditional tropes of weight-loss marketing. Bankable celebrity? Check. Testimonial-style spot about how great she feels? Check. Flattering shots of the star twirling around in a body-hugging outfit? Check.