“It was a happy accident,” the actor and professional wrestler says of his casting.
This Ken is a former WWE champion.
John Cenarevealed that a chance encounter withBarbiestar and producerMargot Robbielanded him a role in the upcoming live-action film.
John Cena.Michael Loccisano/Getty
“It was a happy accident,” Cena said during a Monday morning appearance onToday.
“I thinkBarbieandFast Xshare a lot of parallels,” Cena said.
“Their cast list is amazing.
TheBarbiecast list is amazing.
TheFast Xcast list is amazing.
I said, ‘I’ve been trying!’
Cena revealed earlier this week that his official audition wasn’t nearly so successful.
“I tried and got rejected,” he said onSiriusXM’s Pop Culture Spotlight with Jessica Shaw.
“They were putting out open casting for the movie.
I get it, I wasn’t a piece for the puzzle.”
“I don’t think there are any small parts.
A chance is a chance.
An opportunity to show your skill or develop a new skill, that’s fantastic.
Will Ferrell, Michael Cera, and Emerald Fennell also star.
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