Peter Gabriel to hand new Nespresso ad cash to autism doctor

Peter Gabriel is donating the money he’ll receive for allowing coffee bosses at Nespresso to use one of his tunes for their new TV ad to a leading autism expert.
The rocker’s Solsbury Hill features in the new commercial, which stars Nespresso regular George Clooney and Natalie Dormer, and Gabriel has decided to use the cash windfall to help Dr. Joanne Kurtzberg continue her work.
“My wife and I learned about the amazing work of Dr. Joanne Kurtzberg (who is) treating children with autism spectrum disorder with cord blood stem cells and found it really inspiring,” the former Genesis star writes in a post on his website. “As a Great Uncle to a child with ASD, we looked for a way to bring this pioneering work to the UK.
“When I was offered the Nespresso advert it seemed like a great opportunity to kickstart fund-raising. All the money from this use of my music will be used to help make this happen.”
Nespresso’s new ad, which is set in a medieval castle, features Clooney as a knight, who slays a dragon to save his Queen’s kingdom and as a reward is allowed to step into modern times and enjoy a coffee.
It’s the latest in a line of Nespresso ads Clooney has shot – hit past commercials, which are filmed for European TV networks, has also featured Danny DeVito, Matt Damon, John Malkovich, Jean DuJardin, and Andy Garcia, while Game of Thrones star Dormer previously played an angel in one heavenly ad.