Connor Storrie has been building momentum since his breakout moment in Heated Rivalry, but his latest role proves something fans already suspected: his backside has serious star power.
In Verizon’s new short film, “Look Behind You,” the rising actor leads a horror-leaning campaign directed by Nia DaCosta, but it’s not just his performance that’s grabbing attention. The ad leans all the way in on the joke that’s followed him across red carpets and social feeds, turning his butt into the engine of the entire plot.
And yes, we’re absolutely here for it.
A Slasher Setup With a Cheeky Twist
Framed like a classic cabin-in-the-woods thriller, the spot opens with Connor arriving at a secluded home, unlocking the door using his phone before slipping it into his back pocket. From there, things unravel quickly.
Lights flicker. Music blasts without warning. A house alarm screams to life. Messages from an unknown number escalate from eerie to threatening.
Each moment builds tension like a familiar slasher setup, think Scream energy with a modern tech angle. But instead of a masked killer pulling the strings, the suspence traces back to a far less sinister culprit.
Connor’s pocket. More specifically, what’s in it.
The campaign reveals that every glitch, call, and accidental unlock is triggered by his backside pressing against his phone. It’s a running gag that escalates into full narrative payoff, culminating in a front-door confrontation that dissolves the tension in one clean beat: the “threat” is just a rideshare driver.
Leaning Into the Internet’s Favorite Running Joke
Connor’s rise has come with a distinct brand of internet attention. From awards show appearances to viral moments alongside co-star Hudson Williams, conversation around him often circles back to one thing.
Instead of sidestepping it, Verizon builds the entire concept around that awareness.
The closing line seals it: “The Best Butt. The Best Network. There’s No Escape.”
Verizon KNOWS how to sell some product and do it in the most enticing way.
The Power of Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously
What makes “Look Behind You” land isn’t just the premise, it’s the commitment. Connor plays it straight, which lets the absurdity build naturally. The direction keeps the pacing tight, never overstaying the joke.
And crucially, the campaign understands its audience. It taps into fandom culture, meme logic, and a very online sense of humor without feeling forced.
For queer viewers especially, there’s an added layer of camp appreciation (who doesn’t love camp?!). The ad feels in on the joke, not above it.
A Star Turn… From Every Angle
Connor Storrie may be the face of the campaign, but Verizon clearly knows what’s driving engagement here.
Call it branding. Call it fan service. Either way, “Look Behind You” turns a viral talking point into a full production, and proves that sometimes, the most unexpected co-star can carry the entire story.
Or in this case, quite literally press all the right buttons.
