CM Punk is taking his skills from the wrestling ring to the vacation romance scene.
In line with Deadline, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion—credited as Phillip Jack Brooks—is getting into a brand new function in Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy The Bodyguard. He’ll be becoming a member of a star-studded solid led by Leighton Meester (Gossip Woman) and Jared Padalecki (Supernatural) in a narrative primarily based on Katherine Middle’s bestselling 2022 novel.
Punk is taking part in “Doghouse,” described as a “bodily intimidating member of the safety element” identified for his loyalty and humor. It’s a task that leans into his real-life toughness, however provides a cool twist of appeal and wit.
The movie follows a no-nonsense bodyguard (Meester) assigned to guard an motion film star (Padalecki) from a stalker through the holidays. Issues take a rom-com flip when the actor convinces his bodyguard to pose as his girlfriend for a household journey to snowy Montana. Directing the challenge is Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, with a script by Erin Cardillo and Richard Keith.
Additionally showing within the movie are Andie MacDowell, nation star Walker Hayes, Noah LaLonde (My Life with the Walter Boys), and Toby Sandeman.
This isn’t Punk’s first rodeo in Hollywood. He just lately voiced Officer Zebroski in Zootopia 2, sharing the display with Roman Reigns. He additionally wrapped a recurring function in Syfy’s Revival, and subsequent up is the indie horror flick Evening Patrol, hitting theaters January 16, 2026.
Together with his WWE return in full swing and his appearing résumé rising quick, CM Punk is clearly in his prime—whether or not he’s profitable titles or touchdown Netflix offers.
What do you consider Punk’s soar into romantic comedies? May he turn into wrestling’s subsequent breakout film star? Drop your ideas within the feedback and tell us if you happen to’ll be watching The Bodyguard when it drops!