WWE NXT North American Champion, Tony D’Angelo, is preparing to showcase his acting chops in the drama series, Wild Cards, for its upcoming second season.
The news comes from Variety which reports that D’Angelo has been cast as Jaws, a formidable criminal mastermind. He joins a line-up of high-profile guest stars for the show.
Season 2 will also feature appearances from the acclaimed actor, Martin Sheen, known for his roles in The West Wing and Apocalypse Now, and Ally Sheedy, the star of The Breakfast Club and Psych.
Wild Cards traces the lives of Cole Ellis, a cop facing a tough time, embodied by Giacomo Gianniotti, and Vanessa Morgan portraying Max Mitchell, a deft con artist. Together, they join forces to crack criminal cases.
As for his wrestling career, D’Angelo recently commenced his first tenure as WWE NXT North American Champion, after toppling Oba Femi’s impressive reign in October of the current year. The video below showcases Tony D’Angelo’s recent match with Ethan Page on NXT, highlighting the moments leading to D’Angelo’s victory.
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