Maxwell Jacob Friedman’s plan to transition from pro wrestling to Hollywood is steadily unfolding.
After a minor role (and an Executive Producer credit) in the acclaimed Von Erich family movie The Iron Claw, the former AEW World Champion has landed a significant role in the upcoming Adam Sandler comedy, Happy Gilmore 2.
On Wednesday, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reported that MJF is also attached to another project co-starring Justin Long and Ron Perlman. SEScoops has confirmed that this project is Stranglehold, an action-comedy directed by Clark Duke.
Stranglehold follows the story of an exotic dancer and her Army veteran husband as they plan to rob the strip club where she works.
The film will also feature former WWE broadcaster Kayla Braxton (Kayla Becker), former AEW star Ryan Nemeth, Jake Lacy, and Ashley Benson.
MJF last competed at AEW All Out in September, where he defeated Daniel Garcia. He’s expected to return to AEW television soon.
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