Brad Pitt is a 'Servant' in new ad

Brad Pitt is snapped filming a commercial for Japanese television with a famous sumo wrestler in New York.

Brad Pitt got a taste of the other side of life Tuesday night as he rushed to keep a burly sumo wrestler under cover in a rainstorm.

Of course the film star wasn't really being employed as a servant - he was filming an advert with the help of the Japanese star in New York, Britain's The Daily Mail newspaper reported Wednesday.

"His face a picture of mute acceptance, Brad was showered in the fake rain as he struggled to keep his co-star dry", said the report.

However, his uncomfortable shower will at least result in Brad getting a hefty pay cheque.