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The 90-second advert sees John, 73, send up his
flamboyant reputation, while Caine mocks himself by repeating
the famous catchphrase used by his innumerable impersonators:
"Not many people know that".
Britain has currently delivered first doses of vaccine to more
than 12.6 million people and is on course to reach its target of
reaching 15 million in the top four priority groups, including
those aged over 70, by Feb. 15.
However, there is concern that some people will shun the
vaccines because of misinformation or conspiracy theories about
the shots.
The commercial, released on Wednesday, features John pretending
to audition for the role in the advert, and receive criticism
from the director for his acting skills and for being too
"showbiz", before the singer delivers an impression of Caine
himself.
After pretending to have a vaccine shot, he bursts into a
rendition of "I'm Still Standing" - one of his hit songs
-whereupon the director quips: "Thanks Elton, we will let you
know".
A disgruntled John replies: "At this short notice you won't find
anyone bigger", before the commercial cuts to Caine having his
vaccine shot.
"Hello, my name is Michael Caine," the 87-year-old actor says.
"I've just had a vaccine for COVID. It didn't hurt - not many
people know that."
The director thanks Caine, before adding: "Let the little fellow
know he didn't get the job".
Speaking about his participation in the commercial, John said in
a statement: "I wanted to take part in this film to help show
people the benefits of getting vaccinated and how it helps
protect ourselves and the people we love.
"I hope we can all come together and do our bit in the fight
against this wretched disease."
(Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by William James)
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