Chris Jericho adds to his growing acting resume by playing one of wrestling’s most iconic wrestlers.
The former AEW Men’s World Champion stars as George Muhammad Ali in the upcoming limited series The Greatest. The show stars Jalen Best as the legendary boxer.
By: Deadline:who broke the news of Jericho’s casting, the Prime Video series “dedicates some of the well-documented moments in Ali’s life and career, both in and out of the ring, and moments that have taken place in the spotlight. The world remembers an icon, but The biggest It is about a man, a husband, a father, a brother and a son.”
Gorgeous George was a flamboyant, charismatic wrestler who wore fur coats and entered the ring using Pomp & Circumstance. In the 1940s, he became one of wrestling’s first major stars and earned the nicknames “Beautiful Biceps” and “The Nation’s Sensation.” The WWE Hall of Famer influenced many who came after him, including Ali.
Jericho will appear in the fourth episode of “The Greatest”. He recently appeared Margo’s Got Money Troubles on Apple TV and on an episode of CBS’ “Trackers.” in April Jericho announced that he will be “Dexter. Resurrection” in the movie.
in november “Collision” will be live from Jericho’s Rock ‘N Wrestling Rager at Sea. It will be the first time Collision will be broadcast live from a cruise and is scheduled for November 7, the same day as WWE Crown Jewel:.
