Sherry Cola Adds Flavor To Captain Morgan And M3gan 2.0's Collab

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6 days ago

Sherry Cola for Captain Morgan x M3gan 2.0
Actress Sherry Cola believes she manifested her recent collaboration with popular rum brand Captain Morgan when she first decided on her stage name back in 2012. 'Sherry Cola' was initially created for her Yelp username, but she eventually used the name for her stand-up, then radio work, and now as an actor.
'This is my identity, and it really is a reflection of fun and lightness and just a good time,' Cola says over Zoom. 'So, rum and Cola – it's a match made in heaven'
Cola has become the spokesperson for Captain Morgan's newest collaboration with the horror film, M3gan 2.0. Cola can be seen in the marketing for 'Captain M3gan's' newest cocktail courier.
'Sherry Cola was the perfect choice to help bring this bold collaboration to life,' said Anne Nosko, Vice President at Captain Morgan. 'Her last name says it all—she's the perfect counterpart to Captain and just like Captain & Cola, she's the perfect mix of bold and refreshing. Her fearless energy and cultural relevance mirror the spirit of both M3GAN and Captain Morgan, making her the ultimate co-conspirator to serve up unforgettable summer fun, epic cocktails, and a totally unmissable moment for fans.'
Cola describes her partnership with Captain Morgan like reaching the 'American dream.' The rum company is a household name, one that her father is most excited for her to team up with.
'My dad's dream is to literally have an alcohol-like travel show with me,' says Cola. 'My dad loves to drink. We all love to have a good time. It's in the DNA. My mom sent me a picture of the Captain M3gan bottle that she bought. This is the American dream. I'm an immigrant from Shanghai. I'm incredibly fulfilled to have had the opportunity to collaborate on a project like this. My parents are proud in a different way. I just keep finding these new ways to make my parents proud. They're thrilled about this collaboration.'
Below, Cola talks about the collaboration, her feelings about M3gan and horror films, and how the ads captured the bisexual lighting perfectly.
SIRIKUL: You're having a crazy month: You just hosted the LGBTQ+ Critics Choice Celebration, pitched at the Dodgers Pride Night, spoke at the HER Conference in NY, and celebrated the premiere of your new film BRIDE HARD. Now you have this collaboration with Captain Morgan. How are you feeling?
COLA: I feel deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Captain Morgan and M3gan 2.0, as it's all about being bold and iconic, and using your voice to prove people wrong. There are a lot of themes here about just having a good time with the flavor and the unexpected twists. It's all about celebrating. There are so many victories that I have to remind myself to take in. So yeah, Captain Morgan is the best way to do it.
Captain Morgan is a household name, and in association with M3gan 2.0, it's a glow up! Take life by the tits! M3 This is my identity, and it really is a reflection of fun and lightness and just a good time. So, rum and Cola – it's a match made in heaven. M3gan is a symbol of girl power, expressing what you want, and surprising people. That's what this collaboration is all about: just being confident and being comfortable in your own skin. So, run and cola – and a little bit of cherry – with a glittery top and a pink rim, it's just perfect. It's a reminder that everything can be an occasion.
SIRIKUL: How did this collaboration between you and Captain Morgan come about?
COLA: [laughs] I will send you the screenshots of the original emails. No, but I'm very lucky that Captain Morgan hit me up with this concept of Rum and Cola, and also with M3gan 2.0 being involved. I'm like, 'Say less.' I'm obsessed with M3gan. She embodies the chaotic energy that I definitely have. You know my work, I am just like M3gan. We are truly a dream duo, and with Captain Morgan in the mix, it's just a no-brainer. They thought of me for this, and I couldn't be more grateful.
SIRIKUL: Captain Morgan has had numerous collaborations, including partnerships with clothing brands, organizations, and the Super Bowl. What made M3gan 2.0 the partnership that you were like, 'I want in on this one'?
COLA: Listen, M3gan 2.0 is kick-ass. You know what I'm saying. It really leaves people's jaws on the floor, and that's what I do in my work and my comedy. I remember watching Margaret Cho [growing up]. Everything that came out of her mouth broke stereotypes and opened people's minds. This is all about feeling liberated about who you are. Women are multi-dimensional, and we can be loud and say the darnedest things. I want that to be okay, and that's exactly what M3gan represents. As a person who's a fan of going to the movie theater and having a good time, especially with M3gan 2.0, I can't wait to go on opening weekend and have a Captain M3gan cocktail in my hand to celebrate. I'm truly a fan first when it comes to cinema, laughing, and screaming in a movie theater. That's exactly what M3gan 2.0 delivers.
In the spirit of Captain Morgan, this is an unexpected twist on a classic, which I am all about. It's rum and cola, but a remix. 'This is the part where you run' is an iconic line that M3gan says, and we're making it, 'This is the part where you rum.' It just makes so much sense, especially with the movie out this Friday. I'm here for it. That was really good wordplay. Word play is my love language. There's also the concept of 'glowing up,' as seen in this Captain Morgan bottle. It glows in the dark. We all need a little glow in the dark right now. It's just a reminder and a wink that we have each other. Let's celebrate and have a good time. It's really special. It's pink, like I said: Girl Power is a big theme here.
Sherry Cola for Captain Morgan x M3gan 2.0
SIRIKUL: They call this collaboration the 'ultimate chaotic collab.' How do you define chaotic?
COLA: Chaos is a good thing. Chaos is spicy. It's sassy. It's surprising. It's everything in between. It's unexpected. Chaos is having a conversation that perhaps people are afraid to have. Chaos is speaking up when we're expected to be silent. Chaos is my daily motivation. That is my mantra. Let's kick some ass. Let's prove people wrong. Let's do something that no one is expecting. This collab is unexpected, but it makes sense. M3gan is definitely the ultimate chaotic girly. For me to be even in the same room, just representing in that way, is very refreshing.
SIRIKUL: You're best known for your work in comedies. M3gan 2.0 is a comedic horror film. Is this something you'd like to try? Can you handle horror films in general?
COLA: Absolutely. Another theme here is that you can't put us in a box – Captain Morgan, M3gan 2.0, and Sherry Cola. We will continue to keep you on your toes. Genres are bending, and it's really beautiful to see. You're right. This film has comedy. It has a lot of grounded, dramatic moments, and it has horror. It has this campy goriness that we love to see on the big screen. M3gan follows the theme that women are multi-dimensional. Society cannot define us. We want to reclaim our identity and show you what we can do. We can be messy. We can be smart. We can save the day.
SIRIKUL: Since the collaboration is to team up with M3gan and Captain Morgan, how do you think you'd fare in a battle between you and M3gan?
COLA: M3gan is more equipped with the technology to beat me in a war. M3gan can definitely kick my ass. I'm gonna be real. I need to be humbled. But who knows? I'm pretty limber. You saw me pitch at the Dodger game. I'm an athlete. I'll surprise you with a leg kick. I'll surprise you with a little chokehold. If M3gan and I were to get into a fight, I think we would actually end in a truce and team up. It would be us against the world. That's what will end up happening. She'll be my bestie. I'll add her to my 'Close Friends' on Instagram.
SIRIKUL: That's just something I noticed. Okay, so the collaboration colors… did you see it was the bisexual lighting colors?
COLA: [laughs] Thank you for noticing that. I love that we can find bisexuality in anything. But listen, it's a subtle nod, as it's a Sherry Cola collaboration that speaks for itself. I love what we filmed. It's so cool the way the director did it. Everyone on the Captain Morgan side and the M3gan 2.0 side killed it. It all came together perfectly, with the glitching and the color switch. It's so impressive what they did. I love it. It's the bisexual lighting. That's so funny. Listen, it's Pride Month. Pride 365. Let's be real. I appreciated the bisexual lighting.
SIRIKUL: You've been a spokesperson for many brands – now with Captain Morgan. Are there other collaborations that you'd be interested in?
COLA: Everything that [beverage company] Diageo does – Captain Morgan, Don Julio, etc. I love to have a good time. I'm looking forward to what is a collaboration of longevity with the company in front of me. I genuinely feel very lucky. I don't take this for granted. It's really cool. In this career of being an entertainer, I get to do these things. How freaking cool to just amplify my voice differently through new friendships and ways to celebrate the summer. It's just such a good time. I'm very grateful for Captain Morgan. I hope we're in touch forever.
SIRIKUL: What is your favorite Rum drink?
COLA: There are a lot of recipes that we've introduced. I do love a pineapple moment – and cola for life. I love carbonation. That's what this collaboration is all about – being bubbly and making you feel tickled. That's the cocktail we've created with the limited edition cocktail kit. It brings people together and reminds us about joy and being kick-ass. Everything will be okay in a lot of ways. With the pink label and M3gan's high-voltage persona, we can do anything if we have this cocktail in our hands. It's just like three random yet intentional things coming together: Sherry Cola, M3gan 2.0, and Captain Morgan.