Scott Watson – Actor in the Viral Grammarly Commercials
You’ve seen the Grammarly underwater guy. That’s Scott Watson — the actor who turned a flooded inbox into viral internet fame. Watch the ad and dive behind the scenes of the commercial that made grammar groovy (and slightly soggy).
Grammarly Commercial: Blow Your Workload Out of the Water
📺 Seen by millions. Shot in Sofia, Bulgaria. Actual amount of water in your office may vary.
Scott Watson’s viral Grammarly performance sparked global recognition — and some internet parody love. While this page focuses on the official commercials, fans can explore Scott’s sketch comedy and character work here.
🎥 Behind the Scenes: Tanks, Talent, and Bulgaria
Ever wondered what it’s like to shoot a commercial in chest-deep water? Welcome to the world behind the Grammarly ads — where an underwater office, Bulgarian production magic, and a surprisingly warm tank made for one of the most memorable shoots of Scott Watson’s career.
On set in Sofia: A flooded inbox brought to life… literally.
Both commercials were filmed in Sofia, Bulgaria, where the brilliant team at B2Y Productions constructed a fully submerged office set — complete with floating monitors, chairs, desks, and bubbling chaos. It wasn’t green screen. It wasn’t VFX. It was a full soundstage built to flood.
Scott admits he was a little nervous about spending two full days waist-deep in water. But to his surprise, the crew kept the temperature perfectly warm — turning the shoot into a buisness casual spa day.
The commercials were helmed by writer/director Dan Opsal, whose comedic instincts and precision made the absurd setting feel oddly grounded. The project was produced by the legendary team at Hungry Man Inc, with local production power from B2Y. Scott’s co-stars, Brandy Ocho and J. Molière, brought unforgettable chemistry to the underwater workplace dynamic.
Special thanks to Grande Morris Casting for bringing Scott into this surreal experience, and to his fearless agent Gina Manfredi at DDO Artists Agency, who continues to champion his work with both heart and hustle.
📢 Blow Your Workload Out of the Water
It’s Monday at 9:15am. You’re underwater — literally. Your emails haven’t been read, your Slack is overflowing, and your documents are unfinished. Enter Scott Watson, channeling every office worker's internal panic as he drifts through a submerged office in one of the most striking commercials Grammarly has ever produced.
With sharp writing, moody visuals, and a touch of absurd realism, this ad demonstrates how Grammarly helps you write with clarity — even when your brain is drowning in tasks.
🌊 Get Out of Deep Water
In this follow-up spot, the water’s back… and so is Scott Watson. This time, the Grammarly message focuses on cutting through workplace overwhelm and staying afloat — with real-time writing assistance, tone detection, and productivity tools that work across 500,000+ websites and apps.
Same office. Same flood. Different day. But with Grammarly, even when you’re in over your head, it’s all smooth writing from here.
🙋♂️ Frequently Asked Questions About the Grammarly Commercial
From floating office chairs to meme-worthy confusion, Scott Watson’s Grammarly commercials have sparked a lot of questions. Here's what fans, viewers, and curious Googlers most often want to know.
Q1: Is Scott Watson really the actor in the Grammarly commercials?
Yes — that’s him! Scott Watson stars in both of the now-iconic Grammarly ads, including the underwater commercial seen by millions on YouTube, Hulu, and TikTok. His performance has been featured in fan threads, parody videos, and “who’s that guy?” lists across the internet.
Q2: Was that actually filmed underwater, or was it CGI?
No CGI here — the underwater office set was built and flooded on a soundstage in Sofia, Bulgaria. The desks floated. The laptops sank. And Scott stayed fully committed (and fully soaked) throughout every take.
🔗 GREAT SCOTT!
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