10 Actors Who Improved At Something They Were Terrible At

Though John Cena is far from the Hollywood mega-star that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is, his movie career has arguably been far more of a pleasant surprise.

When Cena first dipped his toe into acting, it was as part of a series of WWE-produced action films, namely The Marine and 12 Rounds, which failed both critically and commercially, suggesting mainstream audiences simply didn't find Action Hero Cena appealing.

Given Cena's immense popularity as a wrestler, it must've been a tough pill to swallow, but he nevertheless eventually made the smart decision to embrace his natural on-screen calling - comedy.

Cena's big break came in 2015, when he played an hilarious supporting role in the Amy Schumer comedy Trainwreck, as the meathead boyfriend to Schumer's protagonist.

Since then, Cena's had memorable roles in a bevy of studio comedies and adventure films, such as Daddy's Home, Sisters, Blockers, and Bumblebee.

Yet Cena's big-screen career was cemented most recently with his show-stealing performance in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, with his deranged "hero" Peacemaker proving enough of a breakout character that Warner Bros. commissioned a spin-off series starring Cena.

With Peacemaker scoring rave reviews and a second season set to start filming next year, it's safe to say that Cena's post-WWE career has never been in better shape.

Cena spent years trying to fight the tide and push himself as an action hero, yet by pivoting to comedy - even in the deadpan, ultra-violent form of Peacemaker - he finally found his niche.