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CM Punk Spotlights Policing Themes as 'Night Patrol' Hits Theaters Friday

Recent interviews present the vampire-cop film as social commentary on systemic racism.

Overview

  • Night Patrol opens in theaters on January 16, with CM Punk starring alongside Justin Long.
  • CM Punk says the story examines relationships between law enforcement, government and communities, explicitly addressing systemic racism.
  • He jokes about being typecast as a police officer after consecutive roles, including Zootopia 2 and this film.
  • On set, stunt coordinators limited his and Justin Long’s stunt work to prioritize safety despite his wrestling background.
  • A new interview notes the production replaced its primary special makeup effects team before shooting, which led to his fangs being remolded to fit properly.