Stoli Casting Call - Chris Leidenfrost-Wilson

[MrYeaOkWhatever]

horrible.

[waltfrasier]

OK, I just watched all the finalists. There is no competition. Talent and effort here far surpass anything else. This is only one that I watched past 10 second. The only thing I can imagine, perhaps a pirate is to similar to CM run but if the SToli folks can look past that, this is PERFECT. I will now go fall off the wagon LMAO

[Jean02631]

He's the ORIGINAL you want Stoli!!! He'll make billions for you!!!!!!

[edmundog]

This guy is your winner. There is no discussion. Not only is he the only even remotely interesting one, he's flippin' fantastic.

[melhood]

Stoli would be crazy to not choose Chris to be their Stoli Original!!

[Jesterswords]

Brilliant!

[paul1604]

Henry Martin for Stoli

[easygoatbutton]

This is hilarious. I definitely liked it the best of all the entries. It's creative, funny, and he seems really enthusiastic. Plus he can sing and act and he looks great too. Hire this guy! Watch out Old Spice man.

[daniosaur]

Henry Martin/Chris and Stoli just naturally should go hand in hand. A pirate as a spokesman for Stoli just makes sense! When Chris is around crowds gather....he's so incredibly talented, and hot. Who better than a hot pirate mixologist to represent your product???

[franciefree]

LOVE THIS!!!

[refeicul]

who knows his drink better than a pirate!!!!!!!!

[giazzpet]

Great and very creative! Love it!

[Harpiegirl1]

I'd buy a ship full of Stoli from this man. Whether it comes with a cocktail sword or not.

[TheKjo1981]

You ask WHY the pirate should win. FIRST off, he's a pirate. Second, he's a hot pirate. Third, he's a hot pirate with alcohol. And last , he's a hot pirate with alcohol that can sing. So he's the whole package, this pirate has the ability to take me hostage, charm me, get me drunk, then distract me. That's what I call good marketing. Pick the pirate. No one is more original.

[danielgreenwolf]

Nothing sells alcohol better than a pirate! Why is there any debate on this issue? Chris is the most energetic, charming, and interesting audition I've seen for this contest.

Christopher Leidenfrost-Wilson /Henry Martin / Damn Fine Looking Man is the man Stoli needs to represent them!

[randomsilliness1]

AND he has much nicer teeth than Jack Sparrow.

[randomsilliness1]

I can't believe this guy can actually play that accordion-thingy. He's also REALLY handsome. I'd have a drink with him any day!

[pfte1]

Let's face it, Stoli NEEDS a pirate. Why should rum have all the fun?

[8backstage]

WOW. He's your man!

[FraterSL]

Look, he has a sword, OK?? And he mixes drinks with it. And he can play a concertina. How many people do you know that can SAY "concertina?" After a couple of those drinks he mixes up? He should win. Repeat after me: "The Stoli Pirate. The Stoli Pirate. The Stoli Pirate..." Can you do that? Sure you can.

[lms1548]

It's gotta be Chris for your next Stoli Original!! Who wouldn't want to have a drink with this guy? And who doesn't love cocktail & a good pirate shanty?

[Jenn81687]

Hands down, this is brilliant! Two Thumbs up for Chris!

[LadyAltheaIsMe]

haha how creative! Screw Cpt Morgan, i want stoli from that pirates mug!

[1otiesmom]

brilliant! what self-respecting pirate wants plain old grog when you can have Stoli?

[1otiesmom]

brilliant!

[bhizzle25]

Excellent! Hands down the best audition. So much thought went into this and Stoli people, you'd be fools not to choose this guy! This actually makes me want some Stoli...

[VanessasMom100]

Makes me want to drink more!

[NOTaPORN]

Undeniably freaking Awesome!!!

[Jean02631]

He is a cut above the rest.... engaging, talented, charismatic, and humorous (loved the “cocktail sword”).... he promotes Stoli... creates a splendid cocktail with Stoli....sings a beguiling song about Stoli....has a captivating presents...and is dashing to look at!!!

STOLI choose him!!!!!!!!!!!

[Harpiegirl1]

I asked for a cocktail sword for Christmas. What better way to stir a Stoli "Henry Martin-i"! Get it? I just love this guy!

[giazzpet]

Great job! Good luck! I'll post on Facebook too! Feel free to post this on Renaissance Performers group page as well. Huzzah!

[ignorantconsumer]

Notice that the very first suggestion/promoted video that YouTube has at the top right of your screen is for "The Captain's First Mate", by CaptainMorgan. Just sayin'.

[ignorantconsumer]

Sure, it's entertaining, but the shtick is already taken by Capt. Morgan. No one will associate Stoli's with pirates. You should have gone with Ninja.

[jacdesign]

I can watch this over and over.  Who else but a pirate is more qualified to represent Stoli..no one I tell ye!

[randomsilliness1]

I would buy ANYTHING from this man!

[eightimprov]

Wow... this is great...love the song too :)

[8backstage]

The Pirate rocks. I vote for the pirate!

[LauriceF]

Yes! This is the best one by far.

[AbsentMindedComedy]

This is the BEST

[TheFeline88]

Love this guy !! Very entertaining !!!

[DanManNY1982]

Clever and entertaining...this has my vote!

[mcdchick923]

The Captain has some serious competition. :)

[Jean02631]

Unequivocally the most engaging, charismatic, and humorous... he promotes Stoli... createsa splendid drink....sings a beguiling song about Stoli....has a captivating presents...and is dashing to look at!!!

[aspire2nspire1983]

I've already watched this many times, and of course it's amazing! I couldn't watch anyone else's video for more than a minute. This is definitely the most original and the funniest. VOTE, EVERYONE!

[RamblingSailors]

This guy is hilarious, sexy, and sings purty!

[GunpowderGertie1]

Well done Mate!

Ye just may have made me make the switch from rum t' vodka...

got ta fight off the scurvy somehow...

[rootglenmusic]

awesome

[madmaggiefell]

The only spokespirate who could convince me to switch from rum to vodka!

[CarrHunger]

Nicely done, mate. Looking forward to seeing your face more often. Very entertaining and this is from a fellow entertainer. If you can make us smile you can make the world smile. Yes? Love yah!!

[billrogersvoice]

Congrats Chris! Great video. Waiting to see you on TV as the next spokesperson for Stoli.

[seabaroness]

If anybody can convince pirates to change their favorite drink from rum to vodka it's Chris! Sign him up to the Stoli crew!

[MediaProductionBox]

Love the song. It's stuck in my head now. Very entertaining video!

[aliny714]

Wonderful! Chris would be my choice for a nationwide ad campaign. He's fresh and new, handsome and he can sing too! He appears knowledgeable about drinks and specifically about Stoli Vodka (my personal favorite, though the only thing I add is ice).

Love the humor. I hope to see him on TV very soon.

[huskyfan01]

Awesome!

[journeymanwriter]

Chris is obviously a talented, engaging fellow. If you really have such a problem with the pirate thing, honestly, you can ask him to do something else and he will be JUST AS AMAZING.

[JoeRude]

That thar be the definition of ARRR-MAZING!

[SRactor5]

i vote him most definitely! =D

[BrianAndHeathyre]

If you have ever had the pleasure of meeting Chris/Henry in person, you know that he has so much talent and uniqueness to him, people are just drawn to him. Take any of the other finalists and have them walk down the street, I guarantee that no one will pay any attention to them what so ever, take Chris Leidenfrost-Wilson as Henry Martin and he won't be able to make it 20 feet before crowds gather and people want photos taken with him...now tell me who you want as a spokesperson?!

[ForsakenXGoddess]

He is amazing.

Stoli, make him your man!!!!

[Jean02631]

Witty, entertaining, handsome....a cut above the rest.....Stoli...make him your original...he's the only one!!

[MikeMaestro757]

AYE!!!!!!!!!! Vote for Chris Leidenfrost-Wilson/Henry Martin!!!!

[TheJgciii]

this guy definitely has a lot of family members posting on this video...this campaign just doesn't work for stoli. with pirate everyone thinks captain morgan or rum there's no way around it it's just a fact. go with someone different, that can be unique to stoli. not another stupid pirate commercial...

[filmjedi]

@TheJgciii Or maybe people just really like pirates! :) And-- there are many ways to make the concept work for Stoli-- in both fun and original ways!!

[MsIvyrose]

Love it! Pick the Pirate!

[khillphotography]

Love it!!!

[khillphotography]

Love it!!!

[brozyzy]

Love, love, love!! Pick him!

[tiggerj85]

So original!!!!!

And he even wrote lyrics for Stoli!

Cute, funny, and a great musician!

Vote for Chris!!!!!

[screamingdolai]

Funny *and* hot!

[peterfar]

Bravo--- you make me want to drink!

[HorrorKink]

Absolutely wonderful!

[TheatreNutz]

Very Funny..LOLOLOLOLOL!

Love it!

[ShearluckStudios]

this is so great lol.

[jenhopediva]

Best Stoli Ad EVER!!!

[waltfrasier]

By far the best. No one else makes me want to drink like this pirate LMAO

[8classics]

BRILLIANT!

[waltfrasiersub4sub]

CONGRATS on getting this far!!! Awesome...

[pallen1052]

ARGGGHHHH!!! My kind of pirate...a Stoly Pirate...shiver me timbers...as usual the pirate wins

[LieutenantNinja]

Best. Pirate. Ever. (He totally wins.)

[pfte1]

This pirate is HOT! Can I get him to be my personal mixologist?

[filmjedi]

Part II: On the deck was none other than the pirate who didn't drink rum- Henry Martin! “Never fear!" he cried, "For I have sailed the world and returned with the finest of spirits to help us celebrate!" The crew began unloading mysterious crates emblazoned with Russian. When the pirates opened them, their eyes dazzled with delight! All 16 varieties of Stoli! The bottles were opened, the drinks were poured, and the pirates all knew that the day had been saved by Henry Martin and Stolichnaya!

[filmjedi]

The legend of Henry Martin- Part I: Long ago, on a tropical island off the coast of Rio, all the pirates of the world gathered for their annual holiday bash... However, one pirate didn't want to go for he was always made fun of. Why? Because he didn't like rum. On the night of the party, a hurricane swept across the Caribbean, sinking the cargo of rum the pirates ordered for their soiree! It seemed all hope was lost- until a ship reeled out of the storm.

[Kinravip]

What three crabbypantses disliked this video???

Keelhaul 'em, I say! Then toast their passing with some Stoli!!!

[arcastro57]

Ahoy! Henry Martin! Your performance deserves a Seven Seas rating! I'd take a swig from your cup anytime!

[ProggerProd]

AWESOME, MATEY!!! ARRRR, YOU RAWK!!!

[PandoraBlade]

This guy is awesome! I want a drink from him :)

[ka18ish]

LOVE THIS GUY!  AWESOME!

[DavidAWA]

Mixing it with the sword! Amazing!

[fredhirsch0630]

I'd let Henry Martin make me a drink anytime!

[johnnyveevee]

Brilliant!

[abbcadabra]

I love the "martini sword", concertina and the rest of the little touches! Good luck, Chris!

[bcrenfest]

Nicely done. If you are ever our way you should drop into the BC Renaissance Festival, Portland Pirate Fest, Midsummers Renfaire, or any of the other fabulous Westcoast fests and help us pirate it up a little more. If you do let us know and Charity and the crew will happy meet up and have one or two.

[xkillinourownx]

am i watching an ad for vodka or rum? too confusing

[filmjedi]

@xkillinourownx Oh believe me, pirates drink vodka, too. Some even prefer it... ;) What do you think we do when we sail to Russia?

[HeidiZ0626]

I vote "aye" for Henry Martin!!! This is the best vodka ad I've ever seen!

[swjenk]

Henry Martin for the win!

[threat3angel]

this is fantastic!

absolute vote. :)

[celticdreameretn]

I vote for the pirate!

[ricknestler]

Down the hatch with Stoli and Henry Martin!

[ladypiratej]

I love it... doing pirates proud!

[paul1604]

I recall the contest I drove you to at FAO Schwartz in NYC. I bugged out when they called your name 1st, but for 3rd place. I'll have to dig up those videos and post them for ya! Love ya brother ... SEAL THE HATCH WITH STOLI. Me, the Mrs. and the rest of the fam has your back!

[laurajbelle]

AWESOME!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!

[wgseligman]

If anyone from Stoli is reading this: I've known Chris for many years, and have seen him perform. What may not be obvious from the video is how engaging he is when interacting with people face-to-face. He knows how to entertain people.

[Robin35051]

A true, rare talent!

[Veldrina1]

I vote a 10000 x pi that you should win!

[waltfrasiersub4sub]

BODY SHOTS!!!

[strangeangel12]

Ok, I've actually had that little song stuck in my head for a few hours now!... Nicely done! (Plus I feel like having a cocktail.. Especially if it's served by a cute pirate. ;))

[xDDW]

I agree CheshireCody! Good luck, Chris!

[TheCheshireCody]

When Johnny Depp gets tired of playing Jack Sparrow, I nominate Chris here to succeed him! Awesome!

[JEdmundFond]

He's the perfect Stoli rep (it's my favorite vodka too!) Great talent, great look, great commercial. I'm going to make a Stoli cocktail now!

[JennaPasqua]

I sincerely want everything he is selling. So very talented, creative, and hilarious! He sings, he plays musical instruments, he's a pirate, he's got it ALL going on!! I WOULD TOTALLY WALK THE PLANK FOR HIM!!!! VOTE FOR HIM RIGHT NOW !!!

[ramtopsman]

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr a perfect choice

[undergreenlight]

Vote vote vote. This guy has amazing energy and would be perfect! He's funny, good looking and talented! Go Chris!!!

[FraterSL]

Good effort. But, if he was going to stir with a sword, maybe he should have made a Stoli Fog Cutter...

[rose23986]

Yay Pirates!

[Banjolelelady]

Most pirates I know drink rum... this is refreshing! And adding the musical number is fun!

[lestertheguy]

Okay then! Here's the Pirate for Stoli!!!

[habi32000]

This is definitely the best pirate for Stoli, hands down!!

[ooteenee]

That was great. Definately has my vote. Cocktail sword, love it.

[jacdesign]

You got my vote! The best pirate there is!

[kelleymck]

Adorable, charming, talented and pours a mean drink. Who could ask for anything more????

[Octavia1818]

The CLEAR winner! So much charisma and talent - he could sell me my own last name and I'd say YEA!

[darkfairychilde]

This is awesome! Professional pirates are professional drinkers!

[amsalim09]

Nicely done. Entertaining, not self-impressed, no ummms or uuuuhhhhs, keeps the product in mind.

"Don't drink and play with swords. Cocktail or otherwise." That'll keep me chuckling for a few days.

[LaFantiRebe]

He should win! Awesome.

[B1ackRayne]

Amazing. Also, go see him at NYRF in the summer, equally as awesome!

[katpiercemusic]

Ha! Cocktail sword!!! I really the song at the end too. A real winner!!!

[annnj3]

I want to watch this over and over! Brilliant! Some ads are so amusing you forget what they're advertising, but this one never lets you forget it's Stoli. And it makes drinking Stoli sound like so much fun! Chris Leidenfrost-Wilson is a winner and Stoli would have a winner with Chris.

[ChantMacleod]

Brilliant! Who needs rum when you've got Chris Leidenfrost-Wilson, some Stoli, a sword, and some catchy music! Henry Martin has my heart. And my wallet. Which I'd like back now, please. Freaking pirate.

[gaynelle13]

I even like the recipe!! I will toss my GG for a Stoli!

[briatigh]

The most creative Stoli Casting Call!! Now this guy makes me want to drink Stoli! He is so fun!

[nar00tard]

he's great!!!! would love to drink Stoli with him and I'm not a big vodka drinker

[brozyzy]

Amazing!  Very fun!

[waltfrasiersub4sub]

GREAT VID!!!

[lwkravitz]

This guy is great! He's a fun & creative party pirate! P-)

[puykbuyket]

very nice, but pirates instinctively remind me of Captain Morgan, or just rum in general... not Stoli... or vodka.

[filmjedi]

@puykbuyket You know... there was gonna be a line about that... but the cutoff was two minutes. It was gonna read something like: "Now... I know what you're thinkin... Pirates only drink rum... well... I suppose we all have eye patches and peg legs and all look the same, eh? Ha! That's naught but ethnic profiliing! Pirates be equal opportunity imbibers!" ;)

[JDeMarco2424]

This guy's awesome. 

[robot2929]

This guy is hilarious!

[jousterchick]

I want to hang out and drink Stoli cocktails with Henry Martin. LOVE this!

[LadyAltheaIsMe]

That is fantastic!!! I love stoli and want to drink some with you!!!!!!!!

[kaylai79]

I wasn't a fan of stoli until this!!!

[JeanSophieNY]

Yar! Ye best pick the pirate, cursed be the matey who dare be picked over him!

[strangeangel12]

Lol - love the hot singing pirate! Makes me feel like having a drink on a caribbean island somewhere...

[billyprunes]

This guy is great! It's more fun drinking with pirates. Can you make me a drink?

[AbsentMindedComedy]

yeah awesome!

[surfpir8]

hahahaha! Brilliantly done. Stoli .... you have found yer man. This video has been SURFPIRATE APPROVED.

[herbalmuse]

That drink looks yummy! And so does the pirate!

[N3rd3z]

I love it!!!

[franciefree]

This is amazing!!! I love the whole concept!!! 

[deadlightsgirl]

LOVE.

[12phlady]

Great!

[avhiennda]

Fantastic! The song is already in my head and I don't want it to leave. Best plug since AB FAB's "Cheers, Stoli baby."

[jmundy5]

I'd buy vodka from this guy.

[aifacat]

How could Henry Martin be denied??? Make him the next spokespirate! Um, I mean, spokesperson!

[ellenk61]

Why's the vodka gone?

[journeymanwriter]

@ellenk61 Aaaah, that's what I was going to say!

This guy is charming as the very devil. I'd trade in my soul for a bottle of Stoli.

[MasterFreespirit]

Don't drink and play with swords.... I will keep that in mind, captain. :)

[OneWordNoSpace]

fuckin great! arrrggg

[TheMightycorn]

That's awesome Chris! Definitely my favorite out of the finalists!

[Lossen15]

Awesome! 

[hockeythemusical]

Best to end with a musical number!! :D

[LimenSpirit]

You Rock!