After being recognized as a WWE presenter and interviewer, Cathy Kelley is starting a brave new adventure. Although Kelley has worked in wrestling, her role in the upcoming film Karate Ghost is a first for her in major films.
Karate Ghost is under James Mark’s supervision now under filming in Toronto, Canada. Set in the 1990s, the action-comedy chronicles an eccentric, imagined community where life is governed by what is supposed to be “Karate Law.” Combining the comedic twist with the nostalgic roughness of “90s action movies sets the scene for an odd and fascinating story.
In this film Kelley portrays Liz, a figure classified as a “perpetually frustrated lawyer”. Her character locks herself in a power struggle with the local mayor, adding legal intricacy to an explosive action-packed plot. Kelley’s stance gives her the opportunity to showcase a new side of her ability, outside of the WWE microphones and camera angles used by fans.
A teenager who feels lonely happens to meet his action hero idol turned into a spirit. The story of the film centers around this magical connection that brings together humor, action and real emotions.
Karate Ghost boasts an outstanding cast, with Tim Rozon fronting. Rozon is well known for his performances on shows such Schitt’s Creek and Wynonna Earp. Along with seasoned actor Jim Belushi and Colton Gobbo, he brings even more star power for the project. Among the ensemble are comedian Bobby Lee—known for his work on Mad TV and stand-up comedy, Justified and The Detour actress Natalie Zea, and seasoned martial artist and actor Michael Jai White.
Kelley’s involvement in Karate Ghost represents a significant professional growth and indicates to her growing ambitions outside of WWE. Although it is yet unknown whether it would influence her regular visits on WWE events, this movie role surely displays an expansion of her horizons in the entertainment world.
The law firm Fox Rothschild is managing her representation for the film is a remarkable fact that underlines even more the seriousness of her involvement with written cinematic ventures.
Seeing as so many WWE personalities have gone to Hollywood and TV, shifting into acting is not surprising. Even so, Kelley finds that this transformation fits well with his reputation as a memorable actor. Her flexibility and status as a star is clear, whether she is wrestling or starring in other entertainment fields.
Movie buffs as well as WWE fans will be eagerly watching as filming progresses and promotional events get more intense to see how Kelley’s performance comes out on screen. Whether Karate Ghost becomes a cult success or merely a fascinating career detour, Cathy Kelley’s idea definitely shows an interesting new road.
