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Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Becky Lynch Joins Cast Of New FX Comedy Pilot 'Movers'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Becky Lynch is set to expand her growing Hollywood resume, as the WWE superstar has landed a co-starring role in a new FX workplace comedy pilot. According to a report from Deadline, the show is titled Movers. The project is an improvised comedy that will revolve around the chaotic lives of a moving crew. The pilot comes from creators Robert Ben Garant and Cathy Shim, who are best known for the hit Comedy Central series Reno 911. A Growing Hollywood Resume This new role is the latest in a series of major acting projects for Lynch, whose real name is Rebecca Quin. She is set to appear in the highly anticipated Netflix movie Happy Gilmore 2, which premieres on July 25. The Deadline report also notes she will soon appear in Alex Kurtzman's Star Trek series for Paramount+. These new roles build upon her previous acting work. She has made appearances on the Showtime drama Billions, performed stunts for the History Channel series Vikings, and portrayed music icon Cyndi Lauper on an episode of NBC's Young Rock. Outside of acting, her 2024 memoir, Becky Lynch: The Man: Not Your Average Average Girl, became a New York Times bestseller, cementing her status as a crossover star. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Becky Lynch is introduced before her match with Lyra Valkyria for the Women's Tag Team Championship against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on... LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Becky Lynch is introduced before her match with Lyra Valkyria for the Women's Tag Team Championship against Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada More Lynch's ability to land these significant roles is a direct result of her meteoric rise in WWE. In 2018, she transformed from a popular superstar into "The Man," an anti-authority character that became the hottest act in the entire wrestling industry. Her incredible popularity led to her being part of the first-ever all-female main event of WrestleMania in 2019. At that historic event, she defeated both Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair to win the Raw and SmackDown Women's Championships simultaneously. Juggling Two Demanding Careers Lynch's success in Hollywood comes as she remains one of the top champions in WWE. She made her return to the company at WrestleMania 41, where she teamed with Lyra Valkyria to win the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. Shortly after, she turned heel on Valkyria and captured the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship from her former partner. The hectic schedule of a WWE superstar is demanding, and adding a recurring role to a television series would present a significant challenge. The key question now is what a potential series pickup for Movers would mean for her future as a full-time wrestler. Lynch is currently scheduled to defend her championship against both Lyra Valkyria and Bayley in a Triple Threat match at the upcoming Evolution premium live event on July 13. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
American Banjo Museum offers free admission to Timberwolves fans after Minnesota article
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — You may have seen an article floating around from a local Minnesota newspaper that states NBA players don't like to spend a lot of time in Oklahoma City and the attractions aren't enticing unless they would like to visit the American Banjo Museum multiple times. Now, the museum is offering free admission to Timberwolves fans. 'It's obvious the author hasn't really seen Oklahoma City himself,' said Johnny Baier, a banjo icon and the Executive Director of the American Banjo Museum. Baier read the article in the Minnesota Star Tribune. It states, 'Visiting NBA teams don't like to spend a lot of time in Oklahoma not a city their friends and family may visit with them, and the attractions don't really entice them, unless somebody would really like to visit the American Banjo Museum multiple times.' OKC Mayor David Holt also read the story. 'If you're some lazy sportswriter and you don't want to leave your your room at the Omni and you just want to pop off about the Banjo Museum, you know, it makes good copy, but it's not reality,' said Mayor Holt. It's true, the American Banjo Museum is a good time and it's famous. Celebrities often visit. Just last Friday, Thomas Lennon, who played Lt. Jim Dangle on Reno 911, stopped by to play and visit. 'Eric Clapton was here,' said Baier. 'Tim Blake Nelson from O' Brother Where Art Thou?' Also, the elusive Steve Martin is very involved in the museum. 'He's become an ambassador for the museum donating instruments and loaning us things,' said Baier. Kermit the Frog has also visited multiple times. His video plays on loop. 'You know, I've been playing banjo since I was a tadpole, but I have never seen anything like this!' Mr. Green said during the video. OKC Stores preparing to sell new items pending Thunder victory Now, because of the article, the museum is opening up it's doors to Timberwolves fans for free. 'And if an Oklahoma City Fan comes and wants to get free admission saying they're a Minnesota fan, the karma train is coming!' said Baier. While the American Banjo Museum is a staple downtown, there's more to offer. 'I'd love to think the American Banjo Museum is the only thing that somebody would want to do, multiple times, but in reality there's a lot of stuff to do here,' said Baier. Chad Huntington, the CEO of the Bricktown Water Taxi, said in the later rounds of the playoffs he starts to see more visitors coming from other cities. 'You can stay busy for a week here,' said Huntington. He would know. His team tells tourists all about the city while sailing along the Bricktown Canal. 'There's also food scene, there is nightlife, believe it or not, which NBA players do find,' said Huntington. He also mentions theme parks, like the classic Frontier City and Hurricane Harbor, along with the new beach and waterslides along I-40 at Okana. Not to mention, white water rafting at Riversport OKC. 'I mean, we're bringing the Olympics to Oklahoma City via Riversport,' said Huntington. Huntington also mentions the plentiful museums, like the Oklahoma Museum of Art, Science Museum Oklahoma, First Americans Museum, National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, and of course the OKC National Memorial & Museum. 'If you come here with open eyes – you're going to walk away having a great experience,' said Baier. After the article, Baier sent in a response which the Minnesota Star Tribune published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
