WWE is bringing its theatrics in the ring to vertical dramas, partnering with major verticals company ReelShort on an original live-action microdrama.
The partnership will pair WWE stars with two well-known vertical actors for a story whose details are under wraps, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. WWE stars that will appear in the vertical include the Scottish wrestlers Drew McIntyre and Joe Hendry as well as SmackDown star Jacob Fatu, with others promised to materialize in the drama as well.
The wrestlers will appear alongside seasoned microdrama stars Marc Herrmann (Fiancée’s Betrayal, Dante’s Inferno, Puck Me Baby One More Time) and Chase Mattson (Married to the Don, My Duplicated Husband).
“By bringing WWE Superstars into the ReelShort cinematic world, we are creating a new storytelling experience for the WWE Universe, while reaching a fresh audience with premium content on ReelShort’s innovative platform,” WWE head of original content and development Ben Houser said in a statement.
The drama is scheduled to start filming next month with a premiere date slated for the fall.
