Many professional wrestlers are starting to branch out into the world of acting, whether it be via television or movies, showcasing their acting chops with WWE setting that trend. It's something that is helping to build the excitement about the wrestling industry because it makes the talents even bigger stars overall when they return to the ring.
There are a lot of different projects coming up that wrestlers are set to be part of, some of which fans are incredibly excited about. However, while there are many projects that people know a lot about, there are also a lot of other ones that fans aren't as familiar with that might have slipped under the radar.
9 We Can't Wait For: Fast X: Part 2 (The Rock)
The Rock is constantly busy when it comes to acting and because of how big his star power is people are always aware of what he has coming up. One of the most exciting projects in The Rock's future is to be part of "Fast X: Part 2," which is going to be a huge blockbuster.
The Rock has a long history with this franchise but personal issues got in the way and led to him coming out of the recent movies. However, he returned to the franchise in a cameo role during the last film and will be part of the next movie.
8 Didn't Even Know About: Queen Of The Ring (Toni Storm)
"Queen Of The Ring" is an upcoming movie that is focused on the professional wrestling industry itself, which should build plenty of excitement around it when it comes to fans. The movie is also going to feature a couple of legitimate wrestlers as well, which will work well.
AEW's Toni Storm is going to be involved in the project, as well as NWA's Kamille, which will allow the two women to shine and showcase themselves in a new light.
7 We Can't Wait For: Iron Claw (MJF)
One of the upcoming movies that fans are very excited about is "Iron Claw," which is going to feature AEW's MJF. He is one of the biggest names in the business and seeing him step into acting is something that people will enjoy as he is going to be portraying Lance Von Erich.
The entire movie is all about the wrestling world as it is focused on the Von Erich family, which is something that wrestling fans are highly interested in anyway. Adding MJF into the cast was something that got people talking, and that's why fans are excited.
6 Didn't Even Know About: The Killer's Game (Drew McIntyre)
Drew McIntyre has the perfect look and charisma to make the step into Hollywood, and that is exactly what he is going to be doing as he has a part in "The Killer's Game." This one has flown under the radar for a lot of people, largely due to how absent McIntyre has been as of late.
However, he will be starring alongside fellow professional wrestler Batista, which is undoubtedly going to attract wrestling fans to check this out.
5 We Can't Wait For: Percy Jackson And The Olympians (Edge)
Edge has been involved in some fantastic acting opportunities over the years with his most well-known being his part in the hit series, "Vikings." After he was forced to retire from wrestling Edge took acting seriously, and ever since returning to the ring he has continued with that.
This has led to him picking up a role in the upcoming Disney+ series, "Percy Jackson And The Olympians." It's something a lot of people are hyped about because it's a big franchise, which should lead to a lot of people talking about Edge's acting once again.
4 We Can't Wait For: Captain America: Brave New World (Seth Rollins)
Wrestlers branching out to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is something that brings a lot of excitement to fans because it is a huge deal. The franchise is massive, and any exposure wrestlers get as part of that is welcomed, and that is why there's excitement for "Captain America: Brave New World."
The fourth movie in the "Captain America" franchise is going to feature Seth Rollins, which is something people are hyped about. Clips of him filming for Marvel did the rounds on social media, so there is already a buzz there for this one.
3 Didn't Even Know About: The Collective (Mercedes Mone)
Mercedes Mone has showcased her acting chops while being part of "The Mandalorian" series, which has instantly made her a household name due to the power of the "Star Wars" franchise. However, one upcoming role she has that people aren't as aware of is for the movie "The Collective."
The fact she has been cast in that proves that Mone is continuing to focus on that side of the entertainment industry as she aims to keep making a name for herself in Hollywood.
2 We Can't Wait For: Dune: Part Two (Batista)
Batista is arguably the most talented wrestler turned actor so far, and because of that he has been able to land himself some huge roles since focusing on a career in Hollywood. One of those was being part of the "Dune" franchise, with the first movie being heavily praised.
There is a lot of excitement surrounding the upcoming sequel to that movie, which is a star-studded affair. Once again Batista is going to be part of the action, which is going to bring him plenty of attention once more.
1 Didn't Even Know About: Country Hearts (Chris Jericho)
Chris Jericho is someone that has tapped into the acting world several times throughout his career with differing degrees of success. Acting is something that he is seemingly excited about doing more of, but his upcoming role in "Country Hearts" has gone under the radar.
It's not a movie that tons of people are discussing right now, but it will allow Jericho to play a nice guy, which is why he said he took the role, giving himself a different type of acting role.
0 Comments