The son is played by 10-year-old Emmy-nominated actor Keivonn Woodard, who played Sam on HBO's The Last Of Us series. Woodard is also deaf, which is why the pair communicate using American Sign Language (ASL) throughout the advertisement.

The spot, called “A Beautiful Silence,” from Carmichael Lynch, stars 10-year-old, Emmy-nominated deaf actor Keivonn Woodard, who is shown in the back of a 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness communicating with his dad in American Sign Language.

Aptly dubbed 'A Beautiful Silence,' the spot follows Woodard and his father as they trek into the park and to the base of Yosemite Falls, a waterfall which comprises three different cascades and towers more than 2,400 feet above the ground.

Subaru brings back the Barkley family of golden retrievers and a golden labrador for a new series of six ads. These dogs have often been the canine stars for the automaker's "Dog Tested.

Keivonn Woodard Keivonn Woodard stars in Subaru commercial It shows Woodard's character sitting in the back of a Subaru Forester as his character's father drives through beautiful settings at the Yosemite National Park. The duo stand near a waterfall and say that they can “feel” it.

Keivonn Woodard Keivonn Woodard, the Emmy-nominated, 10 year-old deaf actor known for his recent role in HBO's The Last of Us, fronts a new Subaru campaign spotlighting the importance of accessibility for all in the outdoors.

Keivonn Woodard Keivonn Woodard, the Emmy-nominated, 10 year-old deaf actor known for his recent role in HBO's The Last of Us, fronts a new Subaru campaign spotlighting the importance of accessibility for all in the outdoors.

Woodard, who is deaf, was hired for the role after series co-creator Craig Mazin, looking for a young actor fluent in American Sign Language, sent a casting call out via Twitter. He is set to appear in Fractal, a short film by Anslem Richardson.

Yosemite National Park The all-new 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness advertising commercial, A Beautiful Silence, was filmed in Yosemite National Park.

Aptly dubbed 'A Beautiful Silence,' the spot follows Woodard and his father as they trek into the park and to the base of Yosemite Falls, a waterfall which comprises three different cascades and towers more than 2,400 feet above the ground.

Meet The Barkley's | Hadwin-White Subaru. If you've ever seen a Subaru commercial you've likely seen the Barkleys - those adorable canine companions advertising Subaru vehicles while putting a smile on your face. The Barkleys are a family of three Golden Retrievers and one Yellow Labrador Retriever.

Subaru brings back the Barkley family of golden retrievers and a golden labrador for a new series of six ads. These dogs have often been the canine stars for the automaker's "Dog Tested. Dog Approved." commercial campaign.