Fyre Festival Alum Andy Kings Hollywood Career Has Officially Begun
How did it take this long? At last, Fyre Festival alum Andy King—whom viewers of Netflixs Fyre: The ..
How did it take this long? At last, Fyre Festival alum Andy King—whom viewers of Netflixs Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened might remember as the guy who told a very risqué story involving Evian water and oral sex—has caught his big break. King went viral as soon as Netflix released its documentary earlier this year. At the time, he told V.F. that he was ready to “have a little fun” with his newfound fame; hed already heard from three different water companies, and received three TV show offers from what he described as “notable networks.” And while those projects might not have materialized yet, King has apparently made at least one powerful Hollywood connection: Ryan Reynolds.
In a new ad for Aviation Gin, we find Reynolds in Prestige Commercial mode. “After falling in love with Aviation Gin, I didnt just buy another bottle, I bought the whole company,” the actor says from a workshop, his voice dripping with sincerity. “When Aviation Gin became the fastest-growing gin in the world, I didnt pat myself on the back or take the day off. I started working even harder. Thats why when Aviation recently suggested making a signature bottle, I committed to blowing every single bottle personally.” As he continues to work, he wonders aloud, “Can you ever really go too far for your company? I just dont think its possible.”
Cut to King, sitting at a bar. He nods somberly. “He gets it.” King orders the drink. Boom!
Before the Fyre Festival brouhaha, King was best known as a skilled Hollywood party planner; per the Los Angeles Times, he staged events such as a gala for Leonardo DiCaprios environmental foundation and a launch party for the Ferris wheel on the Las Vegas Strip. Despite his initial fear that his new viral fame might hurt his business, King told the Times in February that he was receiving more business inquiries than ever.
But whatever amount of fame hes managed to amass and maintain since the doc premiered, dont count on seeing too many commercial endeavors from King. “Youre not going to see me launching a handbag line or makeup,” King told V.F. in February. Still, he added, “I think Im being given a platform that a lot of people, at age 58 especially, dont get the opportunity to have. And Im kind of excited about it.”
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