The Hollywood Reporter recently posted a feature article on who could become the next generation of “ass-kicking movie stars.” One of the names listed is AEW World Champion MJF.
The list includes the likes of Anya Taylor-Joy (Furiosa, Last Night in Soho), Jorma Tommila (Sisu), Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things), Ana de Armas (Ballerina, No Time to Die), Jessica Henwick (The Matrix Resurrections, Defenders), Jeon Jong-seo (The other Ballerina), Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle), Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick), Jack Quaid (The Boys, Scream), Amber Midthunder (Prey), and UFC star Conor McGregor. The article states,
“Dwayne Johnson, John Cena and Dave Bautista have helped mark out a very well-trodden and star-studded path from wrestling ring to action film set. At 27, Friedman — better known MJF, the All Elite Wrestling champion whose seemingly naturally villainous and always entertaining ringside persona has seen him become a firm fan favorite as the so-called “People’s Scumbag” — could well be the next to make the journey and will soon be seen opposite Zac Efron in A24’s upcoming wrestling drama The Iron Claw.”
AEW took to Twitter earlier this evening to announce that Adam “Edge” Copeland will be speaking on tonight’s episode of Dynamite.
You can check out the updated AEW Dynamite lineup below:
AEW International Championship:
Orange Cassidy (c) vs. Claudio Castagnoli
AEW Women’s World Championship:
Hikaru Shida (c) vs. Willow Nightingale
Chris Jericho & Kenny Omega vs. Angelo Parker & Matt Menard
Bullet Club Gold vs. MJF & three partners of his choosing
Tony Khan has an important announcement.
We’ll hear from Adam Copeland.
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AEW World Champion MJF Listed as Potential Next Generation “Ass-Kicking Movie Star”
In a recent feature article by The Hollywood Reporter, the next generation of “ass-kicking movie stars” was discussed, and one surprising name on the list was AEW World Champion MJF. The article highlighted MJF’s potential to make the transition from the wrestling ring to the action film set, following in the footsteps of Dwayne Johnson, John Cena, and Dave Bautista.
At just 27 years old, MJF, whose real name is Maxwell Jacob Friedman, has gained a massive following with his villainous and entertaining persona in the wrestling world. Known as the “People’s Scumbag,” he has become a fan favorite in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The article revealed that MJF will soon be seen opposite Zac Efron in A24’s upcoming wrestling drama, The Iron Claw.
The inclusion of MJF on this list showcases the growing recognition of professional wrestlers as potential movie stars. Over the years, several wrestlers have successfully made the transition to Hollywood, including Dwayne Johnson, who has become one of the highest-paid actors in the industry.
AEW, the wrestling promotion where MJF currently competes, took to Twitter to announce that Adam “Edge” Copeland would be speaking on an episode of Dynamite. This further highlights the crossover between wrestling and entertainment, as Copeland is another wrestler who has successfully transitioned to acting.
The article also mentioned other potential future movie stars, including Anya Taylor-Joy, Jorma Tommila, Millie Bobby Brown, Ana de Armas, Jessica Henwick, Jeon Jong-seo, Xolo Maridueña, Glen Powell, Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, and UFC star Conor McGregor.
In addition to MJF’s potential movie career, AEW fans can look forward to an exciting episode of Dynamite. The lineup includes matches for the AEW International Championship between Orange Cassidy and Claudio Castagnoli, and the AEW Women’s World Championship between Hikaru Shida and Willow Nightingale. There will also be a tag team match featuring Chris Jericho and Kenny Omega against Angelo Parker and Matt Menard. Another highlight of the episode is a Bullet Club Gold vs. MJF and his three chosen partners match.
The inclusion of MJF on The Hollywood Reporter’s list is a testament to his talent and potential as a future movie star. As wrestling continues to gain mainstream recognition, it will be interesting to see how many more wrestlers make the transition to the big screen. Fans of AEW can catch all the action on Dynamite and stay updated with wrestling news on eWrestlingNews.com.