AEWs Maxwell Jacob Friedman is officially part of the upcoming action sequel Violent Night 2, now confirmed by Deadline. But despite landing another Hollywood role, MJF isnt slowing down his wrestling schedule one bit.
According to Fightful Select, MJF has been grinding nonstop. After marrying his longtime partner on September 5, he showed up the very next day at AEW Collision in Philadelphiano honeymoon, no days off. From there, he jetted to Winnipeg to begin filming Violent Night 2.
He isnt expected to appear on AEW Dynamite this week due to filming, but hell be back in Philadelphia for the Collision tapings on September 11, only to return to Winnipeg again afterward to continue the shoot.
Then its straight to Mexico City, where hes scheduled to main event the CMLL Anniversary event alongside Mistico, one of Mexicos most iconic luchadors.
After the international showdown, MJF flies to Toronto for AEW All Out, where hell face Mark Briscoe. Once the pay-per-view wraps, hell catch yet another flightback to Winnipegto resume filming Violent Night 2.
While his role in the film hasnt been revealed yet, the sequel to the 2022 holiday action movie promises more brutal, chaotic fun, with Santa Claus once again dishing out punishment on those who land on the naughty list.
MJFs Hollywood rsum already includes The Iron Claw and Happy Gilmore 2, and now Violent Night 2 adds another major production to his growing list. Hes proving that he can dominate in the ring and in front of the camera, all while refusing to slow down.
What do you think about MJFs relentless schedule and growing film career? Should he keep balancing both worlds, or focus on one? Let us know in the comments below.
