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Spotify, Pepsi and Naturium have all used non-celebrities in recent marketing efforts.
by Leslie Blount August 03 2026
In Hollywood, the fancasting approach is an invitation for fans to flood message boards, fiercely debating which A-lister should bring their favorite book or comic characters to life. In an increasingly popular advertising play, brands are hijacking the term and making it literal — ditching Hollywood actors and putting their real-life fans front and center in the marketing spaces where celebs were once prized.
And it’s paying off, with marketers lauding the efforts as a beneficial long-term investment in brand distinction and reliability.
