Aaron Paul starred in promotional appearances for the film Need for Speed on both Top Gear and WWE Raw to target relevant audiences. Top Gear, a car-focused British television show, was a natural fit given Need for Speed's subject matter and attracted a young adult, largely white male audience. Paul also appeared on WWE Raw, a wrestling TV series with a similar demographic to Top Gear, to further promote the new action film to teenagers and young adults. Both appearances effectively introduced Need for Speed to sizable viewing audiences interested in cars, action, and entertainment.