AEW star lands major TV role while away from wrestling
Summary
– Chris Jericho will appear as the main villain in an upcoming episode of the CBS series Tracker
– Jericho plays a character named Virgil Dean in the episode titled Breakaway
– The role comes while Jericho remains absent from AEW television
Chris Jericho has secured a notable television role while remaining away from AEW programming. The veteran wrestler revealed that he will appear in an upcoming episode of the CBS drama Tracker.
Jericho shared the news on Instagram on March 16. He announced that he will portray the main antagonist in the episode titled Breakaway.
The episode features Justin Hartley in the lead role along with Fiona Rene, David Paul Ramsey, and Erica Durance. David Barrett directed the installment.
Jericho confirmed that his character is named Virgil Dean and hinted that viewers should expect a villainous performance. He also promoted the broadcast time, encouraging fans to tune in when the episode airs on Sunday night.
The episode will air at 9 p.m. Eastern on CBS and will also stream on Paramount+. Tracker has become one of the most watched shows on network television, making the appearance a significant opportunity for the AEW star.
Jericho has explored acting projects throughout his career, appearing in several films and television programs. Landing the primary villain role on a popular series adds another high profile credit to his résumé.
The announcement arrives while Jericho has been absent from AEW television. Although he remains under contract with the company, his latest project highlights how his career continues to expand beyond professional wrestling.
Jericho also recently revisited one of his classic wrestling ideas when he briefly brought back the List of Jericho gimmick during a fan event appearance earlier this month.
