CM Punk has lined up his next Hollywood project, starring in the upcoming horror film Night Patrol. Punk is set to play a key role in the movie, which is expected to be released in 2025.
The indie horror feature will star Justin Long, Jermaine Fowler, and RJ Cyler. It is directed and co-written by Ryan Prows. David S. Goyer and Keith Levine will produce the film alongside Josh Goldbloom, who is known for his work on the recent V/H/S horror entries. James Harris and Mark Lane of Tea Shop Films also produce the project.
The cast includes Dermot Mulroney, Freddie Gibbs, YG, Flying Lotus, Jon Oswald, and Nicki Micheaux. Prows co-wrote the script with Shaye Ogbonna, Tim Cairo, and Jake Gibson, who previously collaborated on Prows’ directorial debut, Lowlife, which was released by IFC Midnight in 2018.
The Plot
Night Patrol centers on an LAPD officer (played by Jermaine Fowler), who must put aside his differences with the area’s street gangs when he discovers a local police task force is hiding a horrific secret that threatens the residents of the housing projects where he grew up.
In addition to Punk, the film features a strong supporting cast, including Fowler, known for his excellent performances. The executive producers of Night Patrol are Matthew Helderman, Luke Taylor, and Grady Craig.
CM Punk’s previous acting credits include Rabid and Girl on the Third Floor in 2019 and Jakob’s Wife two years later. He has also appeared in the TV series Heels and Mayans M.C.
