CM Punk, the WWE star who steps into the ring to the tune of “Cult of Personality,” will appear in an upcoming film about a doomed cult. It’s the latest role for the entertainer, who has dabbled in acting in addition to his immense success in the world of professional wrestling.
According to Ringside News, Phil Brooks, also known as CM Punk, will have a role in the upcoming dark comedy film Let's start a cultThe film, which is scheduled for release in October 25thalso received an official poster that highlights its main cast. While Punk is not seen on the poster, “and Phil Brooks” can be seen at the end of the name list, which suggests that he will have a special cameo. For now, however, Details about his role have not been disclosed..

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Let's start a cult is directed by Ben Kitnick, who co-wrote the screenplay with two of the cast: Stavros Halkias and Wes Haney. Other cast members include Eric Rahill (The bear), Katy Fullan (Curb your enthusiasm), Daniel Simonsen (House of Fools), Joe Pera (Joe Pera talks to you), Tom Pope (Tom Papa: You're doing great!), and Ethan Suplee (My name is Earl).
The plot of Let's Start a Cult
The official synopsis of Let's start a cult reads: “After missing his cult's long-awaited ritual suicide, a loser teams up with his fake ex-messiah to rebuild their apocalyptic commune. Traveling together across Central America, the constantly bickering duo introduces an aspiring military man, a mentally unstable mother, and a mysterious foreign hitchhiker to their cult… but will this family of outcasts realize their transcendent destiny or decide that this life might be worth living after all?”

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Punk's casting follows the wrestler's recent signing with Paradigm Talent Agency, and he is expected to continue popping up elsewhere as he further expands his acting career. He has previously appeared in other films, primarily in the horror genre, with his roles in the 2019 film Angry with Laura Vandervoort and 2021 Jakob's wife with Barbara Crampton. Punk also played the lead role in Girl on the third floora 2019 horror film. On the small screen, Punk has had recurring roles on television shows Heels AND The Mayans MC
Punk continues to be a huge star in the professional wrestling industry as well. After leaving WWE on bad terms in 2014, Punk took an extended break before returning to the ring for rival organization All Elite Wrestling in 2021. After controversial backstage drama, Punk left AEW in 2023 and returned to WWE. He stands tall as one of the company's most popular talents.
Let's start a cult will be released on October 25, 2024.
Source: Ringside News