E.T. has returned to earth after 37 years.

In a heartwarming advertisement that was screened in the United States during Thanksgiving on Thursday (Nov 28), the lovable character, made famous in 1982 movie E.T. The Extra-terrestrial, reunites with another character, Elliott, from that film.

Henry Thomas, who portrays Elliott in the movie, reprises the role in the advertisement to plug the telco services of Comcast.

The commercial, played out as a short film, shows the alien returning to reconnect with Elliott, who says excitedly: "You came back."

"A lot has changed since you were here," he tells E.T., revealing that he is married with two kids now.

The family members bring E.T. up to date with advances such as the Internet and a virtual reality headset that sends the alien falling backwards in surprise when he uses it.

The advertisement also rides on past delights by recycling an iconic scene from the movie, with E.T. and his new pals shaRead More – Source