The M&Ms spokescandies are taking an 'indefinite pause,' with actor Maya Rudolph replacing them ahead of the brand's upcoming Super Bowl spot.
and Monday’s announcement that could just be part of a bigger campaign. And fans of the spokescandies were not happy.
Maya Rudolph, cast as Sen. Kamala Harris on “Saturday Night Live,” has been among the show’s most exuberant, can-do players — qualities that resonate with Harris’ own. The Emmy-winning “Saturday Night Live” alum, who will appear in the M&M’s Super Bowl ad, said she’s “thrilled” to be working with the company.
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