Becky Lynch and Roman Reigns to co-star in animated feature “Rumble”
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Paramount Animation announced today that it has partnered with WWE Studios to co-produce the upcoming animated feature “Rumble.” The studio also revealed the main cast voicing the film, led by Will Arnett, Terry Crews and Geraldine Viswanathan. In addition, WWE Superstars Becky Lynch (“The Marine 6: Close Quarters”) and Roman Reigns (“Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw”) will be voicing characters in the film. Also featured will be Tony Danza, Stephen A. Smith, Jimmy Tatro, Ben Schwartz and Michael Buffer. Susan Levison and Richard Lowell will serve as executive producers for WWE Studios. Reel FX and Walden Media are also producers on the film.
WWE Studios is WWE’s multi-platform content division that develops and produces scripted and non-scripted series, documentaries and feature films. WWE Studios has produced the feature film “Fighting with My Family” in association with MGM and Seven Bucks Productions and is currently in production on “The Main Event,” a feature film for Netflix; “The Big Show Show,” a live-action comedy series for Netflix; and “Fight Like a Girl,” an unscripted series for Quibi. Recent projects also include “Andre the Giant,” an Emmy-nominated documentary in partnership with HBO, as well as hit shows Total Divas and Total Bellas on E! and Miz & Mrs. on USA.
“‘Rumble’ is steeped in the world of wrestling, and what better partners to help bring this world to life than WWE?” said Mireille Soria, President of Paramount Animation. “They bring a pedigree and institutional excellence that is unmatched, and we couldn’t be happier to collaborate with them on this special film. We are thrilled to have a seasoned and dynamic cast in place to breathe life into this exciting story and can’t wait to bring it to audiences.”
“Rumble” is planned for release in summer 2020. The movie is set in a world where monster wrestling is a global sport and monsters are superstar athletes. Winnie seeks to follow in her father’s footsteps by coaching a loveable underdog monster into a wrestling champion. The film is directed by Hamish Grieve and produced by Mark Bakshi and Brad Booker.
