Luck of the draw. Drew Brees was in front of the camera for a new commercial for “PointsBet” when lightning struck on the set. According to reports, however, the former New Orleans Saints quarterback is doing fine.

Munich – Former NFL quarterback Drew Brees was nearly struck by lightning during a video shoot.

A video posted to Twitter showed the New Orleans Saints legend filming for a “PointsBet” commercial when suddenly a bright light and roar of thunder interrupted the clip.

Video: Former NFL QB Drew Brees was apparently struck by lightning while filming a @PointsBetUSA commercial.pic.twitter.com/7v7tbWFmSN

– Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 2, 2022

“PointsBet” itself said in a statement that it was in contact with Brees and his team and would monitor things as they progressed. The betting provider did not make any further comments. Nick Underhill of “neworleansfootball.com”, however, issued a brief update on Brees: “He’s okay.”

Katherine Terrell of “ESPN” confirmed Brees’ condition in a tweet: “I’ve written to him. He’s fine and wasn’t directly struck by lightning. “

I just texted Drew Brees. He said he’s good and that he did not get struck by lightning.

– Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) December 2, 2022

Brees posted a tweet earlier this week declaring he was “looking forward to a flight to a top secret location to film a commercial for PointsBet”. The commercial is believed to have been filmed on the Catatumbo River – a region where lightning is said to be not uncommon.