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Barbie, one of the most awaited Hollywood movies of 2023 is set to release on July 21. The movie stars Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Emma Mackey, Simu Liu, and several other big names in the Hollywood industry. But the one name that is attracting the attention of wrestling fans most is John Cena.

From the very beginning, it was already clear that the 16-time WWE world champion will play a significant role in the Barbie movie. But his character was not revealed. After keeping it secret for weeks, Warner Bros. has finally revealed that John Cena is going to play the role of a merman Ken in the movie.

And this revelation is directly implying that he could be romancing the pop star Dua Lipa in the movie who is playing the role of a mermaid Barbie. Still confused? Let’s connect all the dots together and dig deep into the reports of a potential romance between the WWE superstar John Cena and the singing sensation Dua Lipa.

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Is John Cena romancing the pop star, Dua Lipa?

On April 25, new footage of the upcoming movie Barbie was shown at the CinemaCon. The footage revealed what was the reason behind the conflict between the Barbies and the Kens. While the footage had various details regarding the plot of the story, the one thing that attracted the viewers most is when they pulled the drapes off John Cena’s movie character.

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Now it is confirmed that fans will see John Cena in the role of a merman Ken in the $100 million budget movie. However, further details about his character are still missing. But, the one thing that is a little clear is that he could be romantically involved with the mermaid Barbie of the movie, Dua Lipa.

Details about Cena and Dua Lipa’s character

If we talk more about the unique character of the ‘Cenation Leader’ then it is clear that he is going to appear as the king of the ocean. His movie looks include long blond hair, which is getting the spotlight nowadays, and a baby pink flared shirt. 

On the other hand, the mermaid Barbie Dua Lipa will appear in a blue dress with long royal blue hair. And all these are perfectly syncing with Cena’s baby-pink and blond look. While Cena’s character was kept secret, Warner Bros. revealed the role of Dua Lipa at the very beginning. The singing sensation also performs the theme of the movie which is the cover of the famous song Aqua’s ‘Barbie Girl’

Not only this, but John Cena was also missing from the posters of the movie. It was a little strange as Cena was playing a major role in the movie. At first, fans took it as a joke and thought that the franchise is keeping up with Cena’s famous internet meme “You can’t see me”. But now when Cena’s mystery character is revealed, the motive behind each action is crystal clear. 

The popular Hollywood actress Margot Robbie is playing the lead role in the movie. And this is not the only time when the 16-time world champion John Cena has worked with her. 

Another time John Cena started with Margot Robbie

In 2021, John Cena became part of the DC movie, ‘The Suicide Squad’. The movie was also starring Margot Robbie as the notorious Harley Quinn, and Cena played the role of the character Peacemaker. In the movie, their characters were quite similar. Where John Cena was playing a ruthless killer, Robbie was also portraying the character of a crazy criminal. 

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Although the movie didn’t do exceptionally well at the box office due to the post-pandemic effects, fans loved their characters. And now two years later, fans will watch them sharing the screen once again. 

John Cena’s upcoming Hollywood projects

There is no doubt that Barbie is the movie that fans are eagerly waiting for. However, this isn’t the only movie that John Cena has in his arsenal for the fans. Before Barbie, fans will see their favorite star in the last movie of the ‘Fast and Furious franchise, ‘Fast X’. Cena will return as Jakob Teretto (Dominic Toretto’s brother) on May 16. 

John Cena has also given his voice to the character Rocksteady in the movie ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Mayhem’. It will release in August, this year. 

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And on top of that, fans will also witness the former WWE world champion sharing the screen with Superman fame Henry Cavill in the spy movie ‘Agrylle’. Even though the release date is not out yet, the movie will release in 2023. 

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This is perfect for the fans who are still dealing with John Cena’s defeat at WrestleMania 39. Cena is one of those wrestlers who entered the Hollywood industry and earned a good name there as well.  With a huge fan following in both professional wrestling and the Hollywood industry, there is no doubt that Warner Bros. will milk every single thing related to John Cena’s character in the Barbie movie. 

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Now that his character in the movie is finally revealed. It would be interesting to see if fans love the chemistry between John Cena and the singing sensation Dua Lipa.

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Manjot Kaur is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports. As a combat sports athlete herself, she has a deep understanding of the physical and intellectual nuances of wrestling, giving her a distinct edge when reporting on the action in the ring. With her direct association with sport on the ground, Manjot is able to provide unparalleled insight into the world of pro wrestling, offering readers an in-depth look at the personalities, rivalries, and storylines that define the sport.
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