Tony Hawk and Mintz-Plasse Replace Weezer in "C.E.O." Video

Tony Hawk and Christopher Mintz-Plasse have taken the place of the band Weezer in the newly released music video for their latest single, "C.E.O.". The video, which premiered on May 23, 2024, serves as a direct parody of Weezer's iconic 1994 music video for "Undone (The Sweater Song)". In the original "Undone" video, the band members are depicted performing in a surreal, water-logged room, with a distinct visual style that has become synonymous with the band's early work. The new "C.E.O." video recreates this setting and aesthetic, but with Hawk and Mintz-Plasse stepping into the roles of the band members. Christopher Mintz-Plasse, known for his roles in "Superbad" and "Kick-Ass", portrays Rivers Cuomo, the lead singer of Weezer. Tony Hawk, the legendary professional skateboarder, appears in the video in place of the other band members. The video's director, who is not explicitly named in the initial reports but is credited with recreating the original's distinctive look, has aimed to capture the same disorienting and dreamlike quality. The single "C.E.O." is featured on Weezer's eleventh studio album, "The Teal Album", released in 2019, and the band's twelfth studio album, "The Black Album", also released in 2019. This music video is for a track from their latest album, "The Gold Album", which was released in April 2024. The choice to parody "Undone (The Sweater Song)" is a deliberate nod to Weezer's history and their early visual identity. "Undone (The Sweater Song)" was the lead single from Weezer's debut album, "Weezer" (also known as "The Blue Album"), released in 1994. The album achieved critical and commercial success, establishing Weezer as a prominent band in the alternative rock scene. The "Undone" video, directed by Spike Jonze, is widely regarded as a landmark in music video production for its innovative and quirky approach. The "C.E.O." video's recreation of this specific visual motif highlights the band's self-awareness and willingness to engage with their own legacy in a humorous way. The involvement of Tony Hawk and Christopher Mintz-Plasse adds a layer of celebrity endorsement and comedic appeal, drawing in fans of both the musicians and the actors/athletes. This creative decision allows Weezer to revisit a significant moment in their career while presenting it through a new, contemporary lens, leveraging the distinct personalities of their chosen stand-ins to reinterpret the original's surreal atmosphere. The video's release is part of the promotional efforts for "The Gold Album", aiming to generate buzz and engagement around the new material by connecting it to the band's well-known past.