Former WWE Champion Big E Joins Cast Of Family Comedy 'F Plus'

August 15, 2023 at 2:05 AM
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Former WWE Champion Big E Joins Cast Of Family Comedy 'F Plus'

Tampa, August 14, 2023 - Former WWE Champion Big E, who is still recovering from a serious neck injury that has sidelined him for over a year, remains active in a new movie role. The family comedy titled "F Plus (F+)" was announced recently, featuring Big E (Ettore Ewen) as part of the cast alongside former UFC two-division champion and action star Randy Couture. The screenplay was penned by Jonathan Davenport, a wrestling gear designer and a friend of Big E's.



In the movie, Big E will portray the character Cliff Barker, though the specific details of his role are currently undisclosed. The film also includes comedian Tommy Davidson (known for "In Living Color") and Jennifer Esposito (recognized for her work in "Crush," "Blue Bloods," "NCIS," and "The Affair").



WWE Studios is not connected to this project. The storyline of the movie centers around a group of young teenagers who devise a plan to break into their middle school to modify their failing test grades.



The film's production recently concluded under a SAG-AFTRA waiver granted to select independent film productions amid the ongoing actors/writers strike. Premiere Entertainment has already acquired the worldwide rights to the movie, as announced alongside the project. The release date is pending as the rights are yet to be sold. Premiere intends to present the film to domestic and international buyers during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September, according to Deadline.



Although Big E has been out of a neck brace for some time, he revealed during a SummerSlam press conference that he "has no answers" regarding a potential return to in-ring action. He mentioned differing opinions on whether he should resume wrestling and stressed that there is no set timeline for making a decision. Physically, he indicated feeling well.



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