“I Wanted to Be a Part”: John Cena Reveals What Made Him Sign 2024 Movie Alongside Dua Lipa & Henry Cavill

John Cena has established a stronghold in Hollywood, especially after finding success in his role as the titular character ‘Peacekeeper’. He also propelled his stock for his role by being a part of the Fast & Furious franchise. And now it seems like he is headed towards adding another hit to his filmography with his upcoming movie, Argylle.

But what prompted him to be a part of this multi-starrer project featuring the likes of Henry Cavill and pop sensation Dua Lipa? The answer to this question lies in his recent appearance on a talk show. So let’s find out.

Cena reveals the motivation behind joining the Argylle family

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The 46-year-old recently appeared on BBC ONE’s program, The One Show, alongside the director of Argylle, Matthew Vaughn. The duo appeared on the show to promote their upcoming movie. While discussing the on- and off-screen buzz surrounding the film, Cena revealed what prompted him to be a part of the project in the first place. Was it the money? No, it was actually his love for the previous works of Vaughn.

As Cena revealed, speaking about the director of the film, Michael Vaughn, “I’m violating a restraining order; I’m supposed to stay 50 feet apart. I chased him down, and I really just wanted to be a part of his work. Kingsmen struck me so deeply; literally, the quote of “A gentleman is a modern-day knight and the suit is his armor”—he’s the reason you see me in my uniform. This is where I feel most comfortable, and it’s because of him.”

He further added, “So when I found out he was doing ‘Árgylle’ and I wanted to be a part, he actually tried to pitch me; he’s like, “We’ll have this thing…it’s kinda this, but it might become,” and I was like, ‘Stop, I’m in, let’s go to work’. So I’m really so happy to be a part of the ‘Argylle family, and man, do we have a great movie to show. “

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“Árgylle” boasts an ensemble cast that includes not only John Cena but also Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O’Hara, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, and Samuel L. Jackson. Talk about having a star-studded cast, right? Written by Jason Fuchs, the spy action comedy that promises a thrilling and entertaining experience is scheduled for release in the United States on February 2, 2024, by Universal Pictures and Apple Original Films.

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The plot of the film is actually going to be released as a novel by first-time author Elly Conway. And it has already made about $200 million as Apple TV+ acquired the rights to the film back in August 2021. The film is poised to be an homage to 1980s action thrillers like “Die Hard” and “Lethal Weapon.” With a star-studded cast, a seasoned director, and an intriguing storyline, “Árgylle” sure is going to be highly anticipated by fans worldwide. Especially the fans of John Cena, who cannot wait to get a glimpse of the superstar, whether it be inside or outside the ring.

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