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November 26, 2015
A World of Blue Label Expressed Through the Theme of Racing: "Gentlemen's Wagers II" | Johnnie Walker Blue Label
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Expressing the World of Blue Label Through the Theme of Racing
Jude Law Stars in the Second Short Film, "The Gentleman's Wager II"
Johnnie Walker Blue Label, known as the pinnacle of whisky,last yearhas released the short film "The Gentleman's Wager II" (original title THE GENTLEMAN'S WAGER Ⅱ), once again starring Jude Law. This time, with "racing" as the theme, it has become a captivating work filled with the dreams and romance of adult men.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Jude Law, Giancarlo Giannini, and Other Star-Studded Cast Appear
Using rare whiskies, selected from malts sourced from all over Scotland, with only one in 10,000 casks deemed exceptional. This is then blended with the essence of 200 years of blending expertise to create "Johnnie Walker Blue Label." Its exquisitely blended, rich, and smoky flavor is considered the zenith of whisky.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label has been working since last year to express its worldview through short films."The Gentleman's Wager"captivated many with its story of two gentlemen striving for experiences money cannot buy. It reportedly garnered approximately 45 million views in one year.
For the second installment, "The Gentleman's Wager II," director Jake Scott, son of the master Ridley Scott, returns, with Jude Law and Giancarlo Giannini reprising their roles. This time, Vicky Zhao joins as a guest, and the story unfolds with racing as its central theme.


Blue Label Appears as a Symbol of Gratitude
In Giancarlo's villa in the Italian countryside, he shows Jude Law a 1938 Delahaye 135S vintage car. Jude is instantly captivated by the car. However, the car is covered in dust and mud, beyond repair. So, Jude proposes a wager.
The wager is to reach Monaco in this dilapidated Delahaye within 24 hours. Giancarlo accepts, saying, "If you succeed, I'll give you the entire estate." After repairs, Jude starts the race. He helps Vicky, who is stranded with a broken-down car, and the Delahaye itself breaks down, requiring assistance from various people. Throughout this journey, Johnnie Walker Blue Label appears as a symbol of gratitude, and through these encounters, the path to Monaco progresses. Will Jude be able to reach Monaco within 24 hours?
This film conveys to us the "joys of life" that lie beyond what can be measured by money or numbers.

"The Gentleman's Wager II" (original title THE GENTLEMAN'S WAGER Ⅱ)
Director | Jake Scott
Starring | Jude Law, Giancarlo Giannini, Vicky Zhao