John Travolta gives fans a nostalgic holiday surprise by channeling his iconic Fat character Danny Zuko, this time dressed as Santa Claus.
The actor, 71, stars in a new Capital One ad in which he appears in a workshop-style garage, decked out as Santa Claus and checking out a high-tech sleigh.
While checking out the vehicle, Travolta gets into character and jokes, “Ho, ho, ho, ho. This sled could be frost-o-matic, tinsel-matic, 1.5% cash back-o-matic.”
He follows it up with an unmistakable throwback line, “It’s Greased Lightnin’,” while paying with a Capital One card.
Travolta then jumps into a playful rendition of the famous Greased Lightnin‘ performance, complete with dance moves and support from Santa’s elves, plus a reindeer in sunglasses.
He ends the ad with the slogan “Ho, ho, ho – what’s in your wallet?” before the sled takes off into the sky.
This isn’t the first time Travota has given a nod to his most memorable roles in Capital One commercials.
Last year, he teamed up with Samuel L. Jackson for a place full of Pulp Fiction references.
The 2024 holiday ad also brought back his Santa persona, where he shops online for gifts like hot chocolate, marshmallows and “3,000 bolo ties,” a fun reference to his role as Vincent Vega.
The ad ends with Travolta’s Santa recreating the iconic Pulp Fiction dance scene, set to Chuck Berry’s Run Run Rudolph.
Travolta has shown his love for Fat before, too, including a surprise appearance at a Hollywood Bowl sing-along event for the classic film.
With his latest ad, he brings back the spirit Greased Lightnin‘ in a festive way that mixes Hollywood nostalgia, Christmas cheer and a little bit of classic Travolta charm.
