{{ NEW MOVIE }} WWE INSPIRED ‘THE MAIN EVENT’ OUT FRIDAY 10 APRIL 2020
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This Good Friday, WWE and Netflix will release a feel-good family film that’ll have everyone from kid to grandma, glued to the screen. ‘The Main Event’ is a kid’s fantasy meets family-friendly sports film, that follows an 11-year old played by Seth Carr (young Killmonger in Black Panther), in his quest to live his dream of becoming a WWE superstar. #ad
The movie also stars Tichina Arnold (Everybody Hates Chris, Martin) as the 11-year old’s grandmother. A tale of a kid living his dream similar to 2002’s Like Mike with a dash of Jim Carrey’s The Mask, the film can be fun for the whole family.
THE MAIN EVENT
When 11-year-old Leo Thompson (Seth Carr) discovers a magical wrestling mask that grants him super strength, he uses it to enter a WWE competition. With the support of his grandmother (Tichina Arnold), Leo will do whatever it takes to achieve his dream of becoming a WWE Superstar. Can one kid win it all, in the face of epic challengers in the ring? Directed by Jay Karas, THE MAIN EVENT co-stars Adam Pally, Ken Marino, and features WWE Superstars Kofi Kingston, The Miz and Sheamus.
Release Date: April 10, 2020
Starring Seth Carr, Tichina Arnold, Adam Pally, and Ken Marino, featuring WWE Superstars Kofi Kingston, The Miz and Sheamus.
Following the news of WWE’s free access to their site and WrestleMania 36, which proved to be the most social event in WWE history, the brand is showcasing that they are all about keeping all age groups entertained, from mom and dad, young adults, right down to children. Catch the movie release on Netflix.com on Friday, 10th April.
