WWE Acquires Rights To Movie Starring Shawn Michaels

Shawn Michaels is one of the stars in a film that WWE Studios just purchased called €œThe Resurrection of Gavin Stone." It's a faith-based title from the Harvest Bible Chapel€™s Vertical Church Films. The film wrapped production with the WWE Hall of Famer Michaels as part of the cast. The film also stars Brett Dalton (€œMarvel€™s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.€), Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (€œMoms€™ Night Out€), D.B. Sweeney (€œSuits,€ €œ24€) and Neil Flynn (€œThe Middle€). It's written by Andrea Nasfell (€œMoms€™ Night Out€) and directed by Dallas Jenkins (€œWhat If€€). €œThe Resurrection of Gavin Stone€ tells the story of a former child star turned washed-up and troubled actor. After receiving a 200-hour community service sentence, Gavin Stone (Brett Dalton) pretends to be a Christian so he can play Jesus in a mega-church Easter production in order to fulfill his hours of service. Along the way, he reconnects with his past and builds upon his faith to discover that his most important role is far away from the shining lights of Hollywood. WWE Studios President Michael Luisi commented on the acquisition of the film: "It is a privilege to be working with the Harvest Bible Chapel and Vertical Church Films, as they share our understanding of the importance of a strong foundation for storytelling. €˜The Resurrection of Gavin Stone€™ is a heartwarming tale of faith and redemption that will allow us to continue growing our audience as we expand into new genres." It's expected that WWE will promote the film on their television shows, although no release date has been announced yet. During the final eight years of his wrestling career from 2002 to 2010, Michaels wrestled with a cross on his gear and also wasn't shy about mentioning that he was a Born Again Christian who credited his faith with saving his life after dealing with drug problems earlier in his career.