There’s a personal story behind Marshawn Lynch‘s role in Bottoms! The 37-year-old former NFL running back plays Mr.
G in Bottoms, which is directed by Emma Seligman and stars Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri.
The comedy film centers on two queer high school students who start a fight club to lose their virginity. Marshawn‘s Mr.
G, a teacher who runs the feminist after-school club is being dubbed a scene-stealer in the film, though the Super Bowl champion’s appearance was inspired by family. Keep reading to find out more… Before accepting the role, Marshawn consulted his sister Marreesha Sapp-Lynch, 34, who has identified as a lesbian since high school. “From the beginning when he read the script, he said that I came to mind,” Marreesha told the People.
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