CM Punk Reveals The Marvel Performance He Broke A Golden Rule For [Exclusive]

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As a fan, it’s awesome to see wrestlers like Dave Bautista and John Cena succeed in movies, and now CM Punk is following suit! He was recently talking about his new film, Night Patrol – it’s about a cop in LA who uncovers some seriously dark secrets within the police force – and he revealed something really interesting. He admitted that he bent his own personal rule just for one Marvel actor while working on the film. It’s cool to hear how dedicated he is, even while taking on a new challenge like playing a vampire cop!

CM Punk recounted a moment from John Cena’s final match where he unexpectedly asked someone to bring Jon Bernthal to him. Punk explained he wanted to personally tell Bernthal how much he admired his portrayal of the Punisher. “I rarely do this,” Punk said, “but I saw Jon Bernthal in the front row and had someone get him so I could tell him he was amazing.”

He explained that they brought the actor back, and he was thrilled. He told the actor he was sorry for interrupting, but wanted to express his appreciation, admitting he’s a huge comic book fan. He’d followed every attempt to adapt The Punisher for both film and television, and felt this version was the first to succeed. He was incredibly impressed with the actor’s portrayal, saying it was fantastic, and he’s really looking forward to seeing the character’s recent standalone appearance, especially the jailbreak scene.

CM Punk Gets Mad When People Are Shocked Dave Bautista is A Great Actor

When asked about surprisingly talented fellow wrestlers, Punk immediately pointed to John Cena, saying many people are realizing what those in the industry already knew – that Cena is genuinely funny when he wants to be. He also highlighted Dave Bautista, describing him as naturally stoic and serious when the situation calls for it. Punk admitted he sometimes gets annoyed when people are surprised by Bautista’s acting ability, explaining that he always knew his friend was capable of serious roles. He believes both Bautista and other performers are often unfairly stereotyped, just like comic books or horror movies are sometimes dismissed as unserious entertainment. He feels these stereotypes need to be overcome to appreciate the full range of talent.

He’s right to be confident. With a long list of films like Dune under his belt, Bautista has clearly shown he’s a capable actor. And John Cena’s performance in The Bear also deserves recognition.

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2026-01-13 02:41