Jennifer Aniston helps Jimmy Kimmel pull prank on Justin Theroux by wrapping his Mercedes-Benz in a giant Emmy nomination advertisement

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 14:10 EST, 17 May 2017 | Updated: 14:20 EST, 17 May 2017

When you are friends with a notorious prankster, you should always expect the unexpected.

Justin Theroux figured that lesson out the hard way on Tuesday night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Prior to the show, Theroux had been told his Mercedes-Benz had been recalled and he thought he had to surrender the car back to the dealership.

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For your Theroux consideration: Jimmy Kimmel reveals to Justin Theroux (inset) that he had his car covered in a custom wrap to promote his show The Leftovers on Tuesday

For your Theroux consideration: Jimmy Kimmel reveals to Justin Theroux (inset) that he had his car covered in a custom wrap to promote his show The Leftovers on Tuesday

Justin time for the Emmys: The car's new look campaigned for the actor to get an Emmy nod

Justin time for the Emmys: The car's new look campaigned for the actor to get an Emmy nod

To Justin's surprise, Kimmel actually had Theroux's wife Jennifer Aniston assist in getting his car to a shop that put a custom wrap on the vehicle.

Aniston is not seen in the clip, but Kimmel told Justin, 'Your wife Jennifer Aniston helped me out.

'That recall notice you got, there's nothing wrong with the car,' the talk show host explains as his guest laughed nervously.

Finished product: An Emmy award was used as a hood ornament on the vehicle's makeover

Finished product: An Emmy award was used as a hood ornament on the vehicle's makeover

Unsuspecting: Justin made his way into the show taping, not knowing what the host had up his sleeve

Unsuspecting: Justin made his way into the show taping, not knowing what the host had up his sleeve

'While you were gone we got the keys to your car, it was not being repaired.' 

As Theroux sat on the talk show's couch, he was shown video of his car getting a makeover to publicize his show The Leftovers. 

'I feel like HBO could be doing a better job at promoting this for you, we had some experts adorn your car in a way that I think is going to bring you a lot of attention,' Kimmel explained.

You did what?!: Theroux nervously laughed before the unveiling of his Mercedes' new detailing

You did what?!: Theroux nervously laughed before the unveiling of his Mercedes' new detailing

A good sport: The actor laughed about the over-the-top additions to his pricey car

A good sport: The actor laughed about the over-the-top additions to his pricey car

They then went to a live shot of the car parked outside on Hollywood Boulevard with the show's Guillermo Rodriguez in the driver's seat, to which good sport Theroux burst out laughing at the sight of. 

One side of the car read 'for your Theroux consideration' and featured a shirtless photo of Justin.

The hood of the vehicle had another shirtless shot of the star with 'I'd eat these Leftovers' written on it.

All over: Even the back of his car was given a message to show the Television Academy voters

All over: Even the back of his car was given a message to show the Television Academy voters

An Emmy Award was used as a hood ornament for the newly decked-out Mercedes.

The car's driver's side had 'Justin time for the Emmy Nominations' fixed to its doors. 

Kimmel will have to wait to see if his prank benefited his friend, as nominations for the 69th annual Emmy Awards will be announced on July 13.

Hilarious: He cracked up upon seeing Jimmy Kimmel Live's Guillermo in the driver's seat. 

Hilarious: He cracked up upon seeing Jimmy Kimmel Live's Guillermo in the driver's seat. 

'Your wife Jennifer Aniston helped me': The actress was in on the plan, according to Kimmel

'Your wife Jennifer Aniston helped me': The actress was in on the plan, according to Kimmel

Leftovers: The 45-year-old star appears shirtless in this promo for his HBO show

Leftovers: The 45-year-old star appears shirtless in this promo for his HBO show

Earlier this year, it was announced that season three of The Leftovers would be its last.

The drama centers around a family continuing life after a mysterious event called the Sudden Departure which erased two percent of the world's population.

Much of the third season was shot and takes place in Australia, season one started in New York City and season two was based in Texas. 

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