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John Cena Makes Surprise 'Pluribus' Appearance in Episode 6

Vince Gilligan says the wrestler shot the scene on a Tampa soundstage, highlighting the show's deliberate use of disarming celebrity cameos.

Overview

  • Cena appears as himself within the story world to deliver a key in-universe message without us revealing plot specifics.
  • Gilligan told Men's Health he sought someone both "random" and "interesting" for the moment, calling Cena "cool."
  • To land the cameo, the team rented a small Tampa stage and filmed on a weekend, according to Gilligan.
  • Inverse notes the unexpected turn invites speculation about which other real-life figures could surface in future episodes.
  • Episode 6 delivers significant exposition in the show's ongoing weekly run on Apple TV+, deepening its ethical questions without spoilers here.