WWE superstar John Cena and Australian newcomer Geraldine Viswanathan walk into a bustling brasserie for lunch on a rainy spring day in Beverly Hills, cosmically and accidentally twinning in patterned suits to talk “Blockers,” their heartwarming new R-rated comedy about teen sexuality, parental anxieties and a phenomenon known as … well, we’ll get to that in a bit.In the comedy, which opens Friday from Universal after premiering to warm reviews at the South by Southwest Film Festival last month, Viswanathan shines with natural charisma as Kayla, the all-American star athlete whose confidence leads a trio of teenagers (including Kathryn Newton and Gideon Adlon) into every overprotective parent’s worst nightmare: a sex pact to lose their virginity on prom night.Cena, one of wrestling’s biggest names, has built his ring career around an unwaveringly tough good guy act. But here he unleashes the comedy chops glimpsed in supporting roles in … [Read more...] about A comedy duo is born: Geraldine Viswanathan and John Cena put some real muscle behind daughter-dad ties in ‘Blockers’
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WWE star John Cena: I’m a vulnerable dude in real life
John Cena has said he is a “vulnerable dude in real life” and is not concerned with appearing macho.The WWE wrestler, 40, who has starred in films including Trainwreck and Sisters, said he credits stars such as Amy Schumer, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler with bringing out some of his best-loved performances.He told the Press Association it was “a coincidence” he featured in so many female-driven comedies, including his new film Blockers, with Leslie Mann, but added: “I love story and I just think I’m OK with myself and I don’t carry that self-image of, ‘I’ve got to be tough, I’ve got to be macho’, and I think those vulnerable moments have been generated from female writers and female performers.“They need the male to look vulnerable and I don’t mind doing that because that is real life, I’m a vulnerable dude a lot in real life.“So I’m not worried about being the ultra-tough guy and always being … [Read more...] about WWE star John Cena: I’m a vulnerable dude in real life
John Cena loved filming Transformers spin-off movie Bumblebee
John Cena found filming the 'Transformers' spin-off movie 'Bumblebee' a challenge but he loved it.The professional wrestler has landed a lead role in the 'Transformers' spin-off movie, which will focus on the yellow and black bot of the same name, and he will star alongside Hailee Steinfeld, and Cena enjoyed being able to used his imagination.He told Collider: "You have to be dramatic with a stick. In the WWE, we call it working with a broomstick. You can get in there and have a match with a broomstick."I think it's just a different method to tell stories. That's what I enjoy most."Do I love to laugh? Yes! But what I enjoy most is to be able to use your imagination to tell a story."So, it was a different challenge, but I loved it. I hope everybody sees that and they dig it."According to The Hollywood Reporter, the forthcoming film has a new release date of December 21, 2018, which will see it go up against Warner Bros.' 'Aquaman'.And Cena revealed he is a huge fan of the franchise - … [Read more...] about John Cena loved filming Transformers spin-off movie Bumblebee
John Cena Gives Epic Response to Former WWE Rival Dwayne Johnson’s Toothbrush Threat
John Cena fired back in memorable style after Dwayne Johnson jokingly threatened him on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. On Tuesday night Jimmy Kimmel asked Johnson, who was on the show to promote his upcoming film Rampage, about his former rivalry with Cena on the WWE, where both performed before they acted in movies. Johnson noted that while now the two are "best friends" they used to have "real problems with each other." Johnson gave Kimmel a message to send to Cena when he came on the show the following night. "When you do see him, just send him my love ... and [tell him] just DJ wants to remind you, if he ever acts up, I will knock his teeth so far down his throat that he'll stick a toothbrush up his ass to brush them." With prodding from Kimmel, Johnson then added that the toothbrush would be manual and have soft bristles. When Kimmel delivered the message on Wednesday night to Cena, the actor responded with an epic rant. "Why would you say those things to me?" he first asked … [Read more...] about John Cena Gives Epic Response to Former WWE Rival Dwayne Johnson’s Toothbrush Threat
Dwayne Johnson Revealed How Real His Old WWE Rivalry With John Cena Really Was
7 minutes ago WrestleMania 34 is just around the corner, and some of the WWE's biggest names have been making their rounds on late-night shows to promote the big event. Dwayne "The Rock," Johnson is one of those people, and while he's pulling double duty simultaneously promoting his upcoming film Rampage, he still had plenty of time to talk about his WWE past on Jimmy Kimmel Live! This included talking about his high-profile wrestling feud with John Cena, which Johnson revealed was more real than fans may have realized. Dwayne Johnson is referring to the WWE feud he and John Cena had years ago, which resulted in two WrestleMania main events. Johnson did not get into the specifics of their drama, but John Cena has publicly stated in the past it stemmed from promos the two cut against each other during airings of Monday Night Raw and Smackdown. Cena said the line between acting and actual insults was often crossed when the two were out in the ring putting on a show, and it caused a … [Read more...] about Dwayne Johnson Revealed How Real His Old WWE Rivalry With John Cena Really Was