McAfee Eyes Hollywood After NFL Career with Tom Cruise’s Advice

Kansas City, MO — Former NFL punter Pat McAfee may be charting a new course in his career, aiming for the bright lights of Hollywood. The 38-year-old media personality has sparked interest in acting, particularly in the World War II film The Mosquito Bowl, directed by Peter Berg.

While McAfee has not officially signed on to the project, Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel expressed enthusiasm about his potential role. McAfee has stated that business matters must come before any acting commitments.

The speculation around McAfee’s acting ambitions intensified recently when he welcomed Tom Cruise on his show to promote the latest installment of the Mission: Impossible series, Final Reckoning. Cruise, known for his intense preparation for roles, offered McAfee valuable advice.

“Be present… prepare, prepare, prepare… sometimes for years,” Cruise shared. He emphasized that some of his films required extensive preparation, citing titles like Rain Man and Born on the 4th of July.

Though there’s no official contract, McAfee appears to be contemplating this artistic transition seriously. His prior statements, combined with Cruise’s encouragement and Berg’s interest, indicate that acting is more than just a fleeting thought for him.

McAfee has a well-known love for storytelling and film, praising classics from Armageddon to Casino. His interests align with the themes of The Mosquito Bowl, which has been gathering data in locations like Okinawa and Parris Island with potential adaptations in various formats.

Meanwhile, Cruise’s latest movie, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, follows Ethan Hunt as he races against time to stop a rogue AI and avert a nuclear disaster. The film is set to premiere in the United States on May 23, after debuting internationally with positive reviews.