CM Punk delivers a bold update to classic vampire tales in the upcoming film Night Patrol, where he takes on a leading role. The much-anticipated CM Punk vampire movie, set for release on January 16, offers a darker perspective on vampires and looks to shake up genre traditions.
Fresh Take on Vampires in Night Patrol
World Heavyweight Champion and professional wrestler CM Punk stars in Night Patrol, an action-packed horror set in a Los Angeles housing development. The movie follows residents as they face off against a notorious gang of vampire cops. During a discussion on That Hashtag Show, CM Punk explained a standout feature of this film’s vampires. Unlike previous interpretations, these vampires don metallic teeth rather than sprouting fangs naturally when drinking blood.
“I do think that was such a clever aspect. Never really been done before in any kind of vampire movie, where like, ‘We turn into vampires, and yeah, we drink blood, but we don’t grow fangs. We put them on ourselves to help rip them throats.’ I think that’s super dark, too,”
CM Punk said.
According to Punk, this inventive choice adds a sinister touch, breaking away from the old formulas that dominate vampire cinema. He expressed pride in being part of a project that introduces something unique to audiences and noted this twist had not appeared in vampire films before.
CM Punk Eyes a Hollywood Career Path Similar to Dave Bautista
In the same interview, CM Punk revealed his ambitions beyond wrestling, setting his sights on a film career inspired by fellow WWE alum Dave Bautista. Punk’s desire to replicate Bautista’s transition hints at a long-term commitment to movies following his wrestling accolades.
Incident on Set: Freddie Gibbs’ Unexpected Mishap
The film’s premiere weekend brought attention to an intense moment during filming. Rapper Freddie Gibbs, who stars alongside Punk, admitted during the Night Patrol premiere that he unintentionally injured CM Punk with a gun prop while shooting a scene. The mishap forced production to pause so Punk could receive medical care. Gibbs described the sequence of events:
“It was a scary moment, for real, but I’m going to tell the truth,”
Gibbs said.
“I haven’t told anybody this sh-t either, I thought CM Punk was mad at me for real, for an hour. I was walking around that motherf-cker for a while like, this might be a real fight in this motherf-cker with a wrestler. I’m not going to win this sh-t. When we did the scene when I had to shoot him when he was trying to get in the apartment, I had the gun, and I swung that shit up, and it cut his hand for real.”
– Freddie Gibbs, Night Patrol Co-Star
Despite the shock and Gibbs’ fears of upsetting the wrestling superstar, Punk stayed composed. He continued filming after the accident, demonstrating professionalism amid unexpected challenges on set.
What This Means for Genre Fans and Punk’s Future
The CM Punk vampire movie Night Patrol stands out for its inventive depiction of vampires and a cast willing to embrace risk both on and off screen. The film’s readiness to deviate from traditional lore adds new excitement for horror and action audiences. With Punk’s aspirations to follow in Dave Bautista’s cinematic footsteps and the dedication shown during production setbacks, this project could mark the beginning of a transformative chapter for the wrestler-turned-actor and bring notable change to vampire storytelling.
