Comments on: WWE Wrestlers in Film

By: ActorGuy

ActorGuy — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:18:48 +0000

Hey all. I’m currently shooting a feature film (not in the US) with a WWE wrestler that hasn’t shot anything else before. I can’t release many details at this stage, but it’s a horror about a bunch of 20-somethings being mowed down by a serial killer, played by the wrestler. This bares some similarities to Kane’s ‘See No Evil’, but some initial plot differences.

Once again I can see they’ve asked a wrestler on-board ’cause he’s huge, he can do a ‘mean’ face and he knows performance and timing. Unfortunately he hasn’t been given anything to say, so there’s no real chance for him to show his ~full~ acting potential. That said, he’s a really nice guy and has great ideas about how to smash us around for our death-scenes, and he has the patience and professionalism to do takes consistently over and over – so all respect to him. Don’t know when it’ll be out but he says he’ll be marketing it in the ‘States.

If you like basic slashers then I hope you enjoy this one.

ActorGuy

By: arllyn

arllyn — Sun, 11 May 2008 14:55:30 +0000

hey even i agree that WWE wrestlers are half actors. my all time favorite is Stone Cold Steve Austin and i really liked his acting in The Condemned. i really enjoyed the plot of the movie and think its a different flick unlike other similar movies. i hope even u guys agree with me.

By: FunkyMunkey

FunkyMunkey — Mon, 05 May 2008 08:36:50 +0000

I do’n think you could doubt the amount of crap he’s injected into his arse, either

By: Roguepirate

Roguepirate — Mon, 05 May 2008 03:44:21 +0000

Out of all the WWE wrestlers, I’d would say John Cena has the best chance of making any possible transition to film. I’m not saying that Cena is going to be a great actor im just talking about likelihood of actually transitioning to one as The Rock did. Cena is the only one in the WWE that has any stage presence compared to the rest of their roster so it would make sense WWE would try to push him into their films. After some acting classes and catching a break with a good script Cena could end up like The Rock, it just depends on if he’s going to take his acting job seriously or if it’s just another paycheck.

By: Gutpunch

Gutpunch — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:10:02 +0000

I enjoyed The Marine on the same level I enjoyed any 80’s action film, this film is no better or worse than any of that popcorn pap. See No Evil was far better than it had right to be. So if they can make these films enjoyable time wasters then it’s no skin of my ass.

If they should ever make a Captain America film Cena would be perfect. Both physically and mentally because he’s one patriotic mofo.

By: Joey 1.0

Joey 1.0 — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:32:30 +0000

I’m a fan of WWE. I like Cena to, so I’ll see it. I enjoyed The Marine. When I go see a movie like that, I dont go see it for oscar like performances, I go see it for a good times and what not. Oh and yes, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has said recently that for now on, in films, he wants to go by Dwayne Johnson. So he doesnt have to use “The Rock” to sell tickets and what not.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Sun, 04 May 2008 20:10:08 +0000

@Jamie

Watch the Get Smart trailer and see what they credit him as.

By: HisDivineShadow

HisDivineShadow — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:49:41 +0000

Hahahaha.
Nuff Said

By: J

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:22:45 +0000

I am now terrified that someone will see your comment about remaking Shawshank and take it to heart.

By: JAMIE

JAMIE — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:07:40 +0000

wait- dwayne johnsons the rock!?!?!?!?!?!
WTF when did this happen!!??