Ahead of the holidays, Captain Morgan recruited award-winning actor Josh Gad to star in the new 'Twas the End of 2020, an "audio retelling of a classic holiday tale we all know and love, with a 2020-inspired twist." The clever lyrics stitch together a hilarious tale of binging television, six-foot distanced stockings, video calls with family, and binge-watching television – scenarios most of us are familiar with amid the ongoing global pandemic.
"All of us at Captain Morgan wanted to ring in the holidays by being 100 percent unapologetic about 2020, a year that certainly won’t be missed," said Sam Salameh, Vice President, Captain Morgan. "With ‘Twas, Josh and Benito provided the perfect voices and personality to remind us that while this year may have been a bust, there’s more fun to be had – in 2021."
Fans can access Josh Gad’s reading of "’Twas the End of 2020" on Spotify and on Captain Morgan’s YouTube channel throughout the holiday season.
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