John Cena's unexpected splash as Merman in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie: A tale of two sets
John Cena, renowned for his roles in WWE and Fast X, is set to surprise audiences as he takes on an unexpected role as a merman in Greta Gerwig's Barbie. The opportunity came by chance when Cena, filming for Fast X, stumbled upon the Barbie set and managed to pitch himself for a role to Margot Robbie.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:24 PM ISTJohn Cena, renowned for his roles in WWE and Fast X, is set to surprise audiences as he takes on an unexpected role as a merman in Greta Gerwig's Barbie. The opportunity came by chance when Cena, filming for Fast X, stumbled upon the Barbie set and managed to pitch himself for a role to Margot Robbie.
When we think of Hollywood's inimitable muscle man, John Cena, the former WWE star and Fast X hero, "merman" isn't the first term that springs to mind. Yet, according to a candid interview with Hoda Kotb on the Today Show, Cena is preparing to dive into the world of Mattel's iconic doll, Barbie, in Greta Gerwig's upcoming film.
John Cena: Making Waves in Hollywood
In an intriguing twist of fate, Cena found himself crossing paths with the Barbie movie set, located just across the street from where Fast X was being filmed. It was this serendipitous encounter that presented the opportunity for Cena to pitch himself to Margot Robbie, one of the key decision-makers in casting.
“It was a happy accident, and I think that Barbie and Fast X share a lot of parallels.” Cena confided during the NBC morning show. When the opportunity arose, Cena expressed his willingness to do “pretty much, whatever you guys need,” leading to his unique casting as a merman in Barbie.
From Wrestling Star to Barbie's Merman
Cena's leap from the wrestling ring to the underwater realm of Barbie's world might seem far-fetched, but the actor has a feeling audiences are in for a treat. Cena described the experience as "surreal" and anticipates that people will have a lot of fun watching the movie. Cena humorously teased his transformation, remarking, “I like to think that my merman tail is more than average size.”
FAQs
How did John Cena land the role of a merman in Barbie?
John Cena pitched himself for a role in Barbie when he encountered the film set across the street from the Fast X set. His proposal was well-received by Margot Robbie, who played a significant role in the film's casting.
What was John Cena's reaction to his role in Barbie?
John Cena described the experience of being part of Barbie as "surreal." He expressed optimism that audiences would enjoy watching the movie and joked about his merman's tail being larger than average.