WWE Star Lands Guest Role in Upcoming Show
Summary
– Big E cast as a guest star in Peacock’s new comedy series “Laid.”
– Stephanie Hsu and Nahnatchka Khan are among the executive producers.
– The series features a star-studded cast, including Zosia Mamet, Michael Angarano, and Tommy Martinez.
Big E, known for his dynamic presence in WWE, has secured an acting role in the upcoming Peacock comedy series “Laid.” The wrestler will appear as a guest star in this new project, adding another dimension to his burgeoning career in entertainment.
Stephanie Hsu, who received an Oscar nomination for her role in “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” is the executive producer and lead actor in the series. The cast includes notable names such as Zosia Mamet from “The Flight Attendant,” Michael Angarano of “Oppenheimer,” and Tommy Martinez from “Good Trouble.”
Nahnatchka Khan, who previously worked on Peacock’s “Young Rock” series and is the sister of WWE president Nick Khan, will serve as an executive producer and writer for “Laid.” Khan has an impressive resume, having written for shows like “American Dad,” “Fresh off the Boat,” and “Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23.” She also directed Ali Wong’s 2022 comedy special, “Don Wong.”
Deadline reported that seven other guest stars were announced for the series on Wednesday. These include Chloe Fineman from “SNL,” David Denman of “The Office,” singer/songwriter Finneas O’Connell, actor/model Indya Moore, comedian John Early, singer/actress Olivia Holt, and Andre Hyland from HBO’s “Barry.”
Big E is represented by Buchwald and Bad Toro management, underscoring his expanding footprint in the entertainment industry.
“Laid” tells the story of a woman who discovers all of her past lovers are dying in unusual ways. Described to Deadline as “a f*cked-up rom-com where the answer to ‘Why can’t I find love, is there something wrong with me?’ is a resounding: ‘Yes, there is. The problem is definitely you,'” the series is based on a 2011 Australian show of the same name.
With Big E’s inclusion, “Laid” promises to deliver an intriguing mix of humor and dark comedy, adding another exciting project to his repertoire.