Just as I’m about to fly out the door to see John Cena rock the 100th episode of Smackdown Live, Mr. Hustle Loyalty Respect has lined up a new acting role. Variety reports Cena is close to signing on to Playing with Fire, a family comedy that will fit in with his all-ages persona.
Penned by Matt Lieberman, the film follows “a group of rugged wildfire fighters who meet their match when they rescue a trio of rambunctious children.” Dan Ewen wrote the original spec before Lieberman gave it a rewrite. No word on a director yet.
Not much else is known about the project, or how long this will keep Cena away from the squared circle. He’s been less of a presence on WWE TV lately as his acting career has taken off. He was seen earlier this year in the hit comedy, Blockers, and will have a role in the upcoming Bumblebee movie.
