Former WWE Superstar Wade Barrett has landed a role in a new movie called “Vengeance”. As previously reported here on eWrestlingNews.com, the movie begins shooting on July 25th. Evolutionary Films confirmed on Tuesday that Barrett will play the lead role of John Gold in the film. Gary Daniels will play as the villain Hatcher.
According to the official press release, “Vengeance” is a “fast paced, action-packed revenge thriller that kicks off when ex-soldier turned mercenary, John Gold learns of the murder of his best friend and sets off to find the killers. What he discovers is a sinister conspiracy, and he sets about taking down those responsible one by one.”
Barrett tweeted the following, reacting to his role in the film:
Thrilled to announce that I’ll be playing lead in the @evofilmsuk feature @vengeancefilmuk shooting in London this summer. #JohnGold
— Stu Bennett (@StuBennett) July 13, 2016
Beyond excited to be making a kick-arse movie with a great cast & crew, and special thanks to my manager/agent @alex_segal.
— Stu Bennett (@StuBennett) July 13, 2016