Brad Pitt will shoot a commercial this week in London for the fragrance brand Chanel No. 5, the initial male to partner with the high-profile perfume giant.

Previous celebs who have fronted for the signature scent include Nicole Kidman, Keira Knightley, Audrey Tatou, Catherine Deneuve and Lauren Hutton.

Why would an actor want to dabble in marketing and advertising perfume?  Word has it there is a seven-figure paycheck involved.

Really it appears like a all-natural for Pitt.  He has demonstrated in the past that he is not afraid to stray from the mainstream in his perform or his personal life style that includes Angelina Jolie and six youngsters.

The A-list loved ones lately bought a $ 16 million estate in London that could nicely be the venue for their upcoming nuptial ceremony - pics right here.

The Chanel No. five ad will be released later this year overseas.

Photo:  WENN, inset Chanel No. 5

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