CM Punk, the legendaryWWE starand comic book enthusiast, is set to flex his acting muscles once again as he joins the cast ofSyfy’s upcoming horror seriesRevival. As revealed exclusively by Variety, Punk will take on a recurring role in the show, based on the acclaimed Image Comics series byTim SeeleyandMike Norton. Described as a chilling, unique take on resurrection,Revivalis set in a small town in rural Wisconsin where, on one miraculous day, the dead inexplicably return to life. Fun! The show isn’t your standard zombie story though, far from it — the undead actually just behave like they did when they were alive.
The story centers on local cop and single mother Dana Cypress (Melanie Scrofano), who finds herself thrust into the chaos of a brutal murder mystery. As fear grips the town, the lines blur between the living and the undead, and everyone becomes a suspect. Shooting onRevivalis currently underway in New Brunswick, Canada, and CM Punk — shoot namePhil Brooks— joins a cast of TV veterans includingScrofano,Romy Weltman,David James Elliott, andAndy McQueen. Additionally,The Walking DeadandGrand Theft Auto VstarSteven Oggwill also appear in a recurring role. Details about Punk’s character remain under wraps.
This isn’t Punk’s first foray into acting. He made a memorable impression as Ricky Rabies in the Starz pro wrestling dramaHeelsand appeared inMayans MCon FX. On the big screen,he’s starred in indie horror films likeThe Girl on the Third FloorandJakob’s Wife. Up next, Punk is set to appear in the filmNight Patrol, alongsideJermaine Fowler,Justin Long, andDermot Mulroney.
Who is CM Punk?
The self-described Voice of the Voiceless and Best in the World, Punk’s legacy in wrestling spans decades. He cut his teeth on the independent wrestling circuit before joining WWE in the mid-2000s, defying expectations to supersede names likeJohn CenaandThe Undertakeras the most popular wrestler in the world before his bombshell departure from WWE in 2014 made headlines. Punk returned to wrestling in 2021 with upstart promotion AEW, before coming home to WWE in triumphant fashion in November 2023 to a raucous reception in his hometown of Chicago.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates onRevivaland on CM Punk’s latest foray into the world of acting.
