Virgin Media O2 is continuing its To Better and Beyond campaign with a new spot and an all-new star. Following on from 2022’s Highland Rider and 2023’s Goat Glider, the third instalment in the campaign is Walrus Whizzer.

The film sees a walrus set sail on a boat as mystified fishermen watch on – the idea being that the ride is as smooth as the Virgin Media experience. It was directed by Andreas Nilsson, who carried out the shoot in his home country, Sweden.

“With our Highland Cow and our Goat we brought to life just how unstoppable Virgin Media is,” says VCCP’s deputy ECD David Masterman. “We’ve been on land and in the air. It was time to take to the high seas. And, let’s face it, walruses have a lot of personality.”

The VFX was led by Untold Studios, which was also behind the beloved goat and highland cow from previous ads, and involved intricate 3D modelling, lighting and rendering to bring the walrus to life.

Credits:
Agency: VCCP
ECDs: Jonathan Parker, Chris Birch
Deputy ECD: David Masterman
Creatives: Jason Keet, James Hodson
Production Company: Biscuit Filmworks
Director: Andreas Nilsson
VFX Studio: Untold Studios
Creative Director (Untold): Ben Cronin
Audio Post-Production (TV): Factory Studios
Audio Post-Production: Jungle Studios