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CM Punk Talks Typecasting, Range and Stunt Limits Ahead of Night Patrol’s Jan. 16 Release

He says the film push signals a bid for range beyond recent cop roles.

Overview

  • Night Patrol is slated for theatrical release on January 16 with Justin Long co-starring alongside CM Punk.
  • Asked about his recent roles, Punk joked that he feels typecast as a cop, citing Zootopia 2 and his vampire officer in Night Patrol.
  • Punk said he wants to “do everything” in acting, pointing to Dave Batista’s path and noting he is currently filming a rom-com in Calgary.
  • He recalled stunt coordinators on Night Patrol limiting risky scenes for him and Justin Long to keep them safe despite his wrestling experience.
  • He remains active in WWE with a scheduled appearance on Monday Night RAW in Berlin on January 12.