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After 12 long years, Napoleon Dynamite and Pedro have reunited. And, of course, it's tater tots that have brought them back together.
Stars Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez have resurrected their beloved characters from the 2004 cult film in an ad for Burger King, promoting the American fast food giant's latest snack addition, Cheesy Tots.
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Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez as Napoleon and Pedro in the new ad for Burger King.
Directed by Jared Hess, Napoleon Dynamite was a surprise phenomenon when it hits cinemas in November 2004.
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The film, made on the measly budget of $400,000, ended up taking in over $US46 million ($62 million) at the worldwide box office.
A festival inspired by the movie was regularly held in the film's real-life setting of Preston, Idaho until recently, featuring activities borrowed from the film, including a Tetherball Tournament, a Moon Boot Dance, and yes, a Tater Tot Eating Contest.
Star Jon Heder has previously spoken about his desire to reprise the role.
"It's written in the stars. We have yet to translate the stars. But, who knows?," he recently told the BBC. "I feel that the stories of Napoleon aren't completely over."
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