J. Kim Murphy Travis Kelce may have found his leading man role. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is in talks to lead the action-comedy “Loose Cannons” at Lionsgate. “John Wick” series director Chad Stahelski is on board to produce through his 87Eleven Entertainment banner, along with Alex Young and Jazon Spitz.
Tim Dowling is on board to write. Production is likely a ways from kick-off, as Kelce will be occupied with the coming NFL season that begins in two weeks.
With 12 active seasons in the NFL, Kelce has taken footsteps into Hollywood over recent years, leading with his popular podcast “New Heights,” which he co-hosts alongside his brother, recently retired Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce.
But Travis’ romantic relationship with Taylor Swift has boosted him to New Heights of celebrity in the past year. The athlete will host the game show “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” this fall.
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