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Hello, communicators:

Little Caesars announced that it will hold a casting call for its next commercial, which teases the next Batman film, entirely on TikTok. The announcement was made at DC FanDome a free virtual event for fans of the DC comics universe that includes Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash and more.

To participate in the #BeLikeTheBatman commercial, TikTok users are encouraged to upload videos to TikTok depicting how they would navigate everyday life as the caped crusader. Little Caesars will review all submissions and select cast members for a future commercial to promote the brand’s partnership with the forthcoming movie.

“As the pizza brand with the most followers on TikTok, we can’t think of a better way to kick off this incredible partnership with ‘The Batman,’” Little Caesars chief marketing officer Jeff Klein said in a press release. “We know there is a lot of talent out there among DC fans and Little Caesars enthusiasts and we can’t wait to see what the public comes up with.”

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