Ben Stiller has suggested that singer Benson Boone could enjoy a successful future in acting after working with him on a recent Super Bowl commercial. The pair appeared together in an Instacart advert promoting the brand’s Preference Picker feature, where Stiller was struck by Boone’s natural screen presence despite his limited acting experience.
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Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Stiller highlighted Boone’s ability to improvise and engage with comedy, noting that these skills appeared to come instinctively. He observed that Boone, who only discovered his singing talent in his late teens after initially focusing on sport, showed a similar openness when approaching acting for the first time.
The Zoolander star also praised the 23-year-old’s attitude and versatility, describing him as highly talented and willing to embrace new challenges. Stiller said Boone approached the project with enthusiasm, quickly adapting to improvisation and demonstrating confidence both physically and creatively during filming.
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The advert, directed by Spike Jonze, drew inspiration from 1980s variety shows and featured Boone performing acrobatic flips that impressed the veteran actor. Stiller admitted he struggled to comprehend how Boone managed such feats with ease, adding that the experience of working together was both enjoyable and memorable.
