Kemo
06-19-2019, 07:11 PM
WWE will be producing a family-friendly movie which is destined for Netflix sometime in 2020. Kofi Kingston, the Miz, and Sheamus are all expected to be apart of the film. According to a report from the Wrap, production on the film is set to begin next week in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The film follows the adventure of an 11-year old wrestling fan who deals with bullying. Upon discovering a magical mask, the boy enters a competition to become a WWE Superstar.
Actors Seth Carr, Tichina Arnold, Ken Marino, and Adam Pally will all be featured in the film.
Netflix sent out a press release today with further details regarding the film.
“The Main Event joins a growing slate of live action movies featuring kids and teens and made for families, which includes the upcoming comedy Tall Girl, A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting, and Hello, Universe, based on Erin Entrada Kelly’s Newbery Award-winning, New York Times bestselling novel,” the Netflix press release reads.
The film will feature director Jay Karas. He has also worked on Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife, Break Point, and Parks & Recreation.
“WWE Studios is WWE’s multi-platform content division that develops and produces scripted and non-scripted series, documentaries and feature films. Recent projects include Andre the Giant, the Emmy-nominated documentary in partnership with HBO, as well as hit shows Total Divas and Total Bellas on E! and Miz & Mrs. on USA. WWE Studios also recently produced the feature film Fighting with My Family in association with MGM and Seven Bucks Productions,” the press release continues.
The film follows the adventure of an 11-year old wrestling fan who deals with bullying. Upon discovering a magical mask, the boy enters a competition to become a WWE Superstar.
Actors Seth Carr, Tichina Arnold, Ken Marino, and Adam Pally will all be featured in the film.
Netflix sent out a press release today with further details regarding the film.
“The Main Event joins a growing slate of live action movies featuring kids and teens and made for families, which includes the upcoming comedy Tall Girl, A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting, and Hello, Universe, based on Erin Entrada Kelly’s Newbery Award-winning, New York Times bestselling novel,” the Netflix press release reads.
The film will feature director Jay Karas. He has also worked on Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife, Break Point, and Parks & Recreation.
“WWE Studios is WWE’s multi-platform content division that develops and produces scripted and non-scripted series, documentaries and feature films. Recent projects include Andre the Giant, the Emmy-nominated documentary in partnership with HBO, as well as hit shows Total Divas and Total Bellas on E! and Miz & Mrs. on USA. WWE Studios also recently produced the feature film Fighting with My Family in association with MGM and Seven Bucks Productions,” the press release continues.