Actor John Cena is set to star in a new Netflix action-comedy film. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Actor-director Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka attend the 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on September 17. Bateman is onboard to direct a new action-comedy film for Netflix. File Photo by Christine Chew/UPI
Jan. 26 (UPI) -- Pro wrestler and Bumblebee actor John Cena is to star in a new Netflix action-comedy movie directed by Ozark star Jason Bateman.
"It's harder and harder to keep secrets these days...excited we get to share this news today!!" Cena tweeted, along with the link to a news story about the as-yet-untitled project.
The Hollywood Reporter said Bateman will reunite with Mark Perez, who wrote his 2018 blockbuster Game Night, for the new Netflix movie.
Bateman has worked as an actor for more than 30 years. He also helmed the films The Family Fang and Bad Words.
Cena's screen credits include Daddys' Home and its sequel, Ferdinand, Blockers and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.