AEW star MJF is officially set to make his big-screen debut in A24’s wrestling biopic The Iron Claw, an upcoming film about the Von Erichs and their rise and fall as one of wrestling's royal families.
Per Deadline, Maxwell Jacob Friedman joins a star-studded cast that includes the likes of Zac Efron, Lily James, and Jeremy Allen White. Efron will portray Kevin Von Erich, while White will play Kevin's brother Kerry.
During a chat with Sam Roberts on NotSamWrestling back in October, MJF revealed that he had booked a role in a movie but stopped disclosing the project's name.
"I'm using this sport like a succubus, I'm sucking the life out of it, the blood, the money, and then I will be gone," MJF said. "I've already booked a HUGE movie, I'm not allowed to announce what it is, but it will be happening, and it will be announced soon. I have that going on," he added, bragging about his rising popularity. "The people at Warner Brothers Discovery are crazy high on MJF and are coming up with potential ideas for MJF outside of the wrestling sphere. There's also a podcasting opportunity that has been thrown my way that I am considering."
The Iron Claw is currently in production and is being directed by Sean Durkin, who also penned the screenplay. The movie is being financed by A24, the firm behind hit projects like Everything Everywhere All At Once, Uncut Gems, Midsommar, and more. A release date has yet to be announced, but we'll be sure to keep you posted.
MJF is set to challenge Jon Moxley for the AEW World Championship at Full Gear on Saturday, November 19.
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