WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk revealed during his guest appearance on My Mom’s Basement with Robbie Fox that he has been offered a chance to direct a movie, with plans likely materializing in the coming year. This CM Punk movie directing opportunity marks a new venture for the wrestling superstar, bringing excitement and curiosity both for fans and industry insiders.
Punk Shares Thoughts on His Upcoming Role Behind the Camera
During the podcast, CM Punk spoke candidly about the project and his initial reaction to being approached for this role. He admitted that the offer felt unfamiliar but compelling, likening it to his experiences diving into comic book writing and participating in the UFC. He said,
So, it’s been offered. And it’s one of those things, a lot like writing comic books or fighting in the UFC, that it was offered to me. And it’s kind of unknown and scary, so now I have to do it. So, we’re — yeah. I mean, and I think the V/H/S series is a a pretty good way to get my feet wet definitely in that regard. So yeah it’s definitely something that is more than likely going to happen within the next year.
He also talked about how unexpected the offer was, sharing his thoughts:
I’ve got to. It got offered to me and I just went, ‘What? Why? Why me?’ ‘Well, why not?’ ‘Oh, okay. Yeah. All right, okay.’ So now I got to do this.
Anticipation Around Punk’s Creative Future
This forthcoming opportunity positions CM Punk, already known for his achievements as a WWE World Heavyweight Champion and as a competitor in the UFC, to broaden his professional repertoire. With his unique background in sports entertainment and storytelling, many are eager to see how he brings a fresh outlook to filmmaking. As the year unfolds, attention will be on both Punk and the project, with fans and colleagues awaiting further details about this new phase in his career.
