Grey Goose and Jamie Foxx Go Off Script

Just as Grey Goose is born of a unique distillation process that transforms exceptional French ingredients—soft winter wheat from the Picardy region and spring water from Gensac-la-Pallue—into a clean, smooth vodka, Foxx superbly reconstructs the typical Q&A interview format into a friendly, entertaining conversation. The exchange between Foxx and his guest allows viewers an opportunity to gain insight into the stars’ lives, inspirations, and passions.

The interviews commence with the alwaysfashionable Foxx inviting his guest to sit with him on his plush, blue velvet couch that lies in the center of a stylish, custom-designed trailer. Once the two stars get comfy, they clink glasses filled with Grey Goose cocktails.

And then the fun begins.

“Jamie Foxx is one of the film industry’s brightest stars, with infectious charisma and charm that will capture the hearts of everyone who watches OFF SCRIPT,” said Yann Marois, senior vice president of Grey Goose Vodka.

Foxx added, “What I love most about this series is that viewers are going to walk away feeling inspired by the personal stories from our guests and the movies that influenced them.”

Foxx not only asks the questions, but also shows genuine excitement in having the opportunity to chat with his guests. One almost forgets Foxx is a superstar because he appears to be as much a fan as he is an acclaimed entertainer.

Grey Goose—like its parent company Bacardi Limited—is no stranger to the entertainment industry, including successfully partnering with the Sundance Channel by sponsoring festivals in Toronto and producing the hit series Iconoclasts. Grey Goose produces OFF SCRIPT in conjunction with several outlets adept at digital production, The Sunshine Company and Jash (which Group Nine Media acquired in 2017). The series is distributed exclusively across Oath platforms, comprised of HuffPost, Yahoo Entertainment, and AOL. com, as well as Group Nine social platforms. Your can also check it out on www. greygooseoffscript.com.

“Grey Goose has a long history of supporting film and bringing great stories to life, and we look forward to continuing this exciting new storytelling avenue with Jamie,” said Marois.

CHECK OUT WHAT JAMIE HAD TO SAY ABOUT GOING OFF SCRIPT WITH GREY GOOSE VODKA

WE HEAR YOU CREATED THE SUMMER COCKTAIL, THE GOLDEN GOOSE, TELL US ABOUT THIS COCKTAIL.

Yeah, the Golden Goose is my own twist on a Moscow Mule. It’s got all the great ingredients of a classic Mule—Grey Goose Vodka, lime, ginger beer—plus we added passionfruit into the mix. It’s really light and refreshing. It’s a callback to the golden age of Hollywood.

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN A BARTENDER OR CREATED A DRINK BEFORE?

This was my first time creating a custom drink. The Moscow Mule is one of my favorite cocktails, so it was really fun adding my own personal spin on it.

TALK TO US ABOUT YOUR NEW COLLABORATION WITH GREY GOOSE, OFF SCRIPT, AND WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO DO THE SHOW.

It’s a dream job for me getting to work with Grey Goose on OFF SCRIPT. It’s a digital series where I get to have conversations with some of my most respected friends in the entertainment industry about their lives and their work. I was inspired to do this show because I want to inspire others. The best part about this project is that viewers are going to walk away with a better understanding of what influences some of the greatest creative minds of our era.

WHO WAS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE GUESTS ON THE SHOW AND WHY?

It’s hard to pick a favorite because I am a huge fan of all of them. I’ve had the chance to sit down with everyone from Chadwick Boseman to Jeremy Renner, Melissa McCarthy, Dwayne Johnson, Gabrielle Union—all of them are killing it right now! I will say that I’m taping an episode this month with Denzel Washington and I’m very excited for that. He’s been a great friend and mentor of mine for a long time, and I’m excited for people to see a different side of him.

HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN A VODKA FAN?

Of course! I can’t write a song with “Blame it on the Goose” and not be a vodka fan. Vodka is always the best way to start the party. And there’s no party like a Jamie Foxx party.

By Mathew Powers

Photos by Jake Chessum