CM Punk, a well-known WWE superstar, has landed a role in the upcoming comedy film “Let’s Start A Cult,” set to premiere on October 25. In this movie, Punk will be using his real name, Phil Brooks. Directed by Ben Kitnick, the film also stars Stavros Halkias, Wes Haney, Eric Rahill, Katy Fullan, and Daniel Simonsen, with appearances by Joe Pera, Ethan Suplee, and Tom Papa.
Plot Overview:
The movie follows the story of an obnoxious individual who missed his cult’s planned mass suicide. He teams up with his former fake messiah to rebuild their doomsday community. As they journey through middle America, the duo recruits a military enthusiast, a mentally unstable mother, and a mysterious foreign hitchhiker into their cult. The film explores whether this gathering of misfits will fulfill their enlightening destiny or opt to embrace the joys of life instead.
In addition to this upcoming project, CM Punk has previously showcased his acting skills in the Starz series “Heels” and the horror film “The Girl on The Third Floor.” It was recently announced that he signed with Paradigm Talent Agency in June, indicating a continued expansion of his acting career.
