John Cena, the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, is busy filming the Netflix comedy Little Brother in Montclair, New Jersey, while preparing for WWE SummerSlam. The movie, featuring Cena as a real estate agent whose life is disrupted by his estranged younger brother, showcases the actor’s steady involvement in both entertainment and wrestling this summer.
Details of the Little Brother Production
The comedy stars Cena alongside comedian Eric André, who plays his unpredictable younger brother. Directed by Matt Spicer, known for Ingrid Goes West, Little Brother is written by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel, the creative forces behind Yes Man and The D-Train. Production is actively underway with scenes recently completed in Montclair, and the filming reportedly overlapped with that of Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2, another Netflix project featuring André. Happy Gilmore 2 is set to premiere on July 25.
John Cena’s Dual Focus on Film and Wrestling
At 48, Cena continues to manage a demanding schedule, having recently starred in Heads of State alongside Idris Elba and Priyanka Chopra, which debuted on Amazon Prime Video in early July. Despite his growing film career, Cena remains fully dedicated to WWE. He is scheduled to defend his championship title against Cody Rhodes, the 2025 King of the Ring winner, during the main event of SummerSlam on August 3. This matchup is highly anticipated by wrestling fans.
Anticipating a Busy Summer for John Cena
With the dual excitement of Little Brother’s filming and SummerSlam’s wrestling spectacle approaching, John Cena’s summer promises to be one of his most active and visible periods in recent years. Fans will be watching closely as he juggles these major projects and maintains his champion status in WWE.
“Stay tuned to PWMania.com for continued coverage of Cena’s career in and out of WWE!” —Amy Kuperinsky
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What is John Cena diagnosed with?
A. Pro wrestler John Cena has learned he has skin cancer. Doctors discovered melanoma on his chest and back, about a year in between. Cena mentioned to USA Today that this news altered how he views life. He encourages men to pay more attention to taking care of their skin.
Q. What is John Cena’s rare disease?
A. John Cena revealed he had hair transplant surgery due to teasing from WWE fans about his “bald spot.” The 47-year-old “Jackpot” actor discussed the effect of these comments during a live discussion on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday morning.
