A new still image from Starz' upcoming professional wrestling-themed drama Heels offers our first look at CM Punk's character.Back in January, Heels lead Stephen Amell -- a diehard wrestling fan best known for has role as Oliver Queen on The CW's Arrow -- revealed that real-life pro wrestler CM Punk had boarded his new Starz series. The new photo, shared to the official Heels Twitter page, reveals that Punk and Friends alum Bonnie Somerville will appear as Ricky and Vicky Rabies, a wrestling duo who are accompanied to the ring by an opossum drone. (Yes, an opossum drone.) Punk also evidently spent a lot of time in the makeup chair for the show, with his many tattoos being concealed on-camera.
Born Phillip Jack Brooks, Punk was a professional wrestler from 1999 to 2014. He is perhaps best known for his time in Ring of Honor, which was followed by a lengthy WWE career. After publicly parting ways with WWE and retiring from the ring in 2014, Punk has pursued other endeavors, including MMA fighting, comic book writing and, of course, acting.
Heels follows brothers Jack (Amell) and Ace Spade (Alexander Ludwig) -- who both perform for the Georgia-based, family-owned Duffy Wrestling League -- as they clash over the legacy of their late father. Mike O'Malley serves as showrunner, with the pilot episode being directed by Peter Segal and written by series creator Michael Waldron.
Created by Michael Waldron with Mike O'Malley serving as showrunner, Heels stars Stephen Amell, Alexander Ludwig, Mary McCormack, Chris Bauer, Kelli Berglund, Alison Luff, Allen Maldonado, James Harrison, Trey Tucker, Robby Ramos, Alice Barret, CM Punk, Bonnie Somerville, Mike O'Malley and Duke Davis Roberts. The Starz series does not currently have a premiere date.
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