Chris Jericho’s career is not limited to the pro wrestling ring. He is known for stepping on a stage and rocking out with Fozzy, but he has also landed a few acting gigs in the past. Now, he has another role outside AEW.
Chris Jericho’s New Acting Gig
Deadline reports that Chris Jericho is embarking on a new project, teaming up with The Walking Dead author Jay Bonansinga for the psychological thriller “Self Storage.” The film is based on Bonansinga’s 2016 novel of the same name. Lew Temple is featured as the lead character, John Fitzgerald, but Jericho also has a part in the project in a supporting role.
The movie revolves around a heroin-addicted father and his son accidentally locking themselves inside a self-storage unit. Their survival hinges on a battle with demons, both real and manufactured by drug withdrawal.
Bonansinga is known for directing the short films “City of Men” and “Stash,” will take on the director’s role, working from the script he also wrote. The movie is set to be executive produced by Jericho’s Babyface Assassin Productions, alongside Bonansinga, Jeff Siegel for Delirium Tremens, and Jason Cherubini for Dawn’s Light.
Chris Jericho’s Previous Acting Experience
Jericho has previously starred in productions like “Country Hearts Christmas” and “Terrifier 2.” We also cannot forget how he played a klansman in the “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot.”
In addition to his film ventures, the former AEW World Heavyweight Champion is still a full-time wrestler. He is currently scheduled to wrestle Konosuke Takeshita on the upcoming episode of Dynamite.
Allegations Against Chris Jericho
Although the controversy has somewhat faded, due to Vince McMahon’s scandal taking every headline for weeks, Jericho just came out of his own scandal. He was called out for having NDAs signed to keep stories out of the public, and then allegations involving Kylie Rae surfaced. The former AEW star added fuel to the fire by reacting to one tweet concerning those allegations.
