An Inside Look at New John Cena Movie
Respected, longtime Hollywood publication Variety has a feature up on John Cena's next film, 12 Rounds:
World Wrestling Entertainment is stepping into the film production ring with Fox Atomic for "12 Rounds," tapping Renny Harlin to direct the actioner set to star grappler John Cena, Steve Harris, Aidan Gillen and Brian White.
The story centers on a New Orleans police detective (Cena) whose girlfriend is kidnapped. Production starts February 25 in New Orleans.
Mark Gordon, Josh McLaughlin and WWE Films' prexy Michael Lake are producing. WWE topper Vince McMahon serves as exec producer with Becki Trujillo.
"12 Rounds" becomes the fourth pic produced by subsid WWE Films since the production arm was formed in 2002 to develop movies that feature the pro wrestling company's top stars.
August 4th, 2008 2:41 PM
i met cena on april 2 while he was down here he was nice and sweet i cant wait until the movie come out