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Cena: Early acting roles 'sucked' due to lack of passion
28 Aug
Summary
- John Cena admits his initial acting roles failed because he lacked passion.
- He preferred wrestling's live audience reaction over quiet film sets.
- His commitment to acting changed significantly starting with 'Trainwreck'.
John Cena recently reflected on his early acting career, admitting that his initial film projects were unsuccessful because he was not wholeheartedly invested. During an appearance on 'Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend,' Cena stated that he lacked passion for his first acting roles, which he described as "sucked." He found the immediate, energetic reaction of live wrestling crowds in arenas far more fulfilling than the quiet environment of a film set.
This perspective shifted significantly when Cena auditioned for 'Trainwreck' in 2015. By then, he had accepted the failure of his first movie endeavors and approached the audition with a renewed sense of commitment. He decided to put the same level of passion into acting that he had in wrestling, which led to a turning point. This marked the beginning of a more successful phase of his acting career, with subsequent roles in 'Bumblebee,' 'The Suicide Squad,' the 'Fast & Furious' franchise, and 'Peacemaker.'
