Summary
Dr. Pepper Fansvilleis an episodic series of commercials for the soft drink brand in which several notable actors and athletes have made funny appearances.The series first began in 2018 and ran up through 2022, starting with the introduction of the fictional town “Fansville”, a generic town where generic fans of the generic local team “State” root against their arch nemesis “Tech”. The citizens of Fansville often get into exaggerated dilemmas reminiscent of those from soap operas, though with the solution always revolving around Dr. Pepper.
The Fansvillecommercials succeed not just with a bunch of celebrity cameos, including actors and athletes, but also some relatively unknown actors to fill its ensemble cast of off-beat and kooky townsfolk. Every stereotypical high school drama show character is present in the commercials, though turned up to a ridiculous degree. It’s like ifFriday Night Lightswas mixed withWet Hot American Summer.There’s Dr. Pepper branding everywhere in the commercial, but it still doesn’t take away from the funny acting work by the talented cast members totally in on the joke.
Brian Bosworth As The Sheriff
Date Of Birth: July 11, 2025
Actor:Brian “The Boz” Bosworth is a former American football player for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawkswho had a fall from fame after one of the most incredible college football careers of any player, a journey tracked in one ofthe better ESPN30 for 30documentaries.
Bosworth has appeared in several roles since retiring from the NFL. On television, he’s played Duane “Bull” Merrick inCSI: Miamiand the recurring character Hunter Purifoy inAmbitions. In film, Bosworth has portrayed Guard Garner inThe Longest Yard, Nick Ivers inWhat Men Want, and Coach Hagbart inThe Christmas Project Reunion.
Ambitions(2019)
Hunter Purifoy
Character:Bosworth is essentially the star of Dr. Pepper Fansville as he appears the most often. He’sthe sheriff of the town, and can often be found drinking Dr. Pepperout of everything from a can to a two-liter bottle. Like many sheriffs in high school dramas, Bosworth never has any clue what’s going on and generally shrugs his shoulders and gives up at the slightest hitch in a case.
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Eddie George As The Doctor
Date Of Birth: July 30, 2025
Actor:Using athletes in commercials is never a bad idea.Subway found success with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelcein their ads. So, Dr. Pepper decided to use two notable athletes, the second being Eddie George, theHeisman-winning running back from Ohio State who has also had his number retired from the Tennessee Titans (#27).
George began his acting career mostly playing himself in shows likeCoachandIn the House, but he has also appeared as Byron Brown inNCIS: Los Angelesand Ron Perkins asShooter. His film roles include Mortimer inAnother Version of You, Tony Blanchard inKnife Fight, and Ronnell Sims Sr. inUnder the Stadium Lights.
Under the Stadium Lights(2021)
Ronnell Sims Sr.
Character:George playsthe only doctor in the town of Fansville, available when anyone needs medical help, which is often, and he seems to be able to do everything from ICU to OB work. He’s also always wearing a beer hat, but with Dr. Pepper sodas instead of alcohol, so at least patients can rest easy knowing he’s only caffeinated, not inebriated.
Krystin Goodwin As Fannah Fantana
Date Of Birth: Unknown
Actor:Krystin Goodwin has held small background roles in a number of notable TV shows and a few movies. On TV, she plays an LA reporter in two episodes ofShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Tabitha Roberts inThe Morning Show, and a news anchor inGrey’s Anatomy. Goodwin, in fact,often plays reporters or news anchors. Some of her film performances include Leslie Steel inResurrectedand a news reporter inBumblebee.
Resurrected(2023)
Leslie Steel
Character:Fannah Fantana, as her name would twice imply, isa huge fan of “State” and can often be seen sporting a red-painted face, though generally it’s streaked by tears as she constantly finds herself in the hospital with one emergency or another. Fannah at one point gives birth to a baby fully dressed in “Tech” regalia, making her husband question what his wife has been up to.
Ray Wise As The Inmate
Date Of Birth: June 09, 2025
Actor:Ray Wise is an incredibly prolific TV and movie actorwho has appeared in over 250 productions. His most notable film performances include Leland Palmer inTwin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, Leon Nash inRobocop, and Don Hollenbeck inGood Night, and Good Luck. He’s appeared in many notable television shows as well, likeFresh off the Boatas Marvin,Reaperas The Devil, Edward Burton inSavannah, andtwo different characters in theStar Trekuniverse, Liko and Arturis.
Good Night and Good Luck(2005)
Fresh off the Boat(2015-2020)
Marvin
Character:Ray Wise playsan “inmate” in the Fansville commercials, though his prison is the ticketing booth at the stadium, and he can leave whenever he wants. When the sheriff asks if the inmate has seen the stolen championship trophy, the inmate gives him a lead to Les Miles, and the scene is reminiscent of the eerie, noir moments inTwin Peaks.
Rob Raco As Ramon
Date Of Birth: July 01, 2025
Actor:Rob Raco is the most at home in these Dr. Pepper Fansville commercials, havingplayed the very kind of character he’s parodying inRiverdaleas Joaquin DeSantos. Raco also appeared in another high school show parody in a sketch fromI Think You Should Leaveabout T.C. Tugger brand t-shirts. He’s one of the students Tim Robinson interrupts to show off his new shirt. He also appeared in the showsSupernaturalas Clark Barker andLethal Weaponas Parker Adams.
I Think You Should Leave(2019)
Brandon
Character:Ron Raco plays Ramon in the commercial series,“Tech” team’s mascot who is in love with a fan from “State”. Their secret meetings together are appropriately over-dramatic.
Natasha Marc As Natalie
Date Of Birth: Jul 22, 2025
Actor:Natasha Marc has appeared in a handful of roles since beginning her career in 2006, including TV appearances inBallersas Wendy,The Rookieas Heather, andFor the Love of Jasonas Amber. Hermost notable TV role comes in the Taylor Sheridan seriesMayor of Kingstownas Cherry, a recurring character. Marc’s memorable film credits include Tesha Coleman inRSVPand Michelle inDutch II: Angel’s Revenge.
RSVP(2024)
Tesha Coleman
Character:Natasha Marc appears in the Dr. Pepper Fansville commercials as Natalie,one of the citizens of Fansville who is constantly drinking Dr. Pepper through a strawand appears bemused by most of the goings on in town.
Dr. Pepper Fansville Supporting Cast & Characters
An Eclectic Cast Of Actors Round Out The Fansville Town
Nick Ballard as Face Paint Suspect:Nick Ballard appears in many Dr. Pepper Fansville commercials asa suspected thief of the championship trophy who just wants a soda. Ballard had recurring roles inToo Close to Homeas Dax andThe Haves and the Have Notsas Scott. He also plays Mark in the filmAll Eyes.
Sean Phillips as Narrator:Sean Phillips voices the narrator in the Dr. Pepper Fansville commercials. Phillips is a voice actor who can be heard as the narrator ofUltimate Rush, the extreme sports documentary series.He also voices characters in several video games, includingGhostbusters VR Academy,Jumanji: Reverse the Curse, andWitches' Legacy 3: Hunter and the Hunted.
Christina Hendricks brings her star power to the Fansville commercials as a blonde lawyer, protecting someone in court.
Christina Hendricks as Blonde Lawyer:Christina Hendricks brings her star power to the Fansville commercials as a blonde lawyer, protecting someone in court.Hendricks is best known for playingJoan Holloway onMad Men, a role which earned her six Emmy nominations. Her other TV roles include Beth Boland inGood Girls, Mrs. Patricia “Patti” St. George inThe Buccaneers, and Elizabeth Bradshaw inTin Star. Hendrick’s movie roles include voicing Gabby Gabby inToy Story 4, Roberta Hoffmann inThe Neon Demon, and the Seductress inZoolander 2.
Jamison Jones as The Ref:Every football town needs a ref and the one in Fansville is played by Jamison Jones.Jones appears in two episodes ofTrue Detectiveseason 2 as Will Davidson, inThe Young and the Restlessas Jesse Gaines, and plays a handful of characters inGeneral Hospital. His film credits includeThe Wombas Ben Richards,TheWretchedas Liam, andFourth Gradeas Mr. Miller.
John Marshall Jones as The Judge:John Marshall Jones playsthe Judge whenever the commercials enter a courtroom scene. Jones has notable TV performances as Nelson Bradford inFor All Mankind, Uncle Ronny inParadise Lost, and Clevon Smith inIn the Cut. He also plays Mr. Hankins inThe Curse of La Lloronaand Slattery inRust Creek.
Les Miles as Store Clerk:Real-life football coach Les Miles, who led Louisiana State University to a National Championship in 2007,plays himself in the Dr. Pepper Fansville commercials, though he requests to be called by his real-life nickname, “The Mad Hatter”, a reference to his eccentric play calling and white hat. Miles has, predictably, only had a handful of performances, but he does play Billy inThe Last Whistleand Nelson inThe Challenger Disaster.
Lil' Sweet is another Dr. Pepper mascot from a different ad campaign who makes an appearance in the Fansville commercials.
Justin Guarini as Lil' Sweet:Lil' Sweet isanother Dr. Pepper mascot from a different ad campaign who makes an appearance in the Fansville commercials. As always, the diminutive spokesperson is played by Justin Guarini, reprising hispopular commercial spokesperson role. Guarini is most famous for being the runner-up ofAmerican Idolseason 1. he also starred inFrom Justin to Kellywith Kelly Clarkson and has voiced the recurring character Cat Burglar inSuperKitties.
Kate French as Mom:Kate Frenchappears in the Dr. Pepper Fansville ads as a worried mother. French played Elle inGossip Girl, Renee Richardson inOne Tree Hill, and was a main character inWicked Wicked Gamesas Brooke Crawford. Her film credits include an appearance inOppenheimeras a presidential aide andBlood is Bloodas Sara.
