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John Cena’s 20,000,000 Audience Hints at His Favorite Crime Drama Starring $520,000,000 Hollywood Legend

Published Aug 21, 2023 | 12:04 PM EDT

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After securing superstar status in the WWE world, John Cena let the world know about his on-screen versatility through a host of jaw-dropping big-screen projects. He embarked on the enthralling Hollywood journey back in 2006. The 46-year-old proved his credentials in all types of genres of movies. But do you ever feel curious to know which is his personal favorite? If so, the iconic wrestler-turned-actor has provided a massive hint for you.

If you list some of the best villainous movies of all time, you can’t really go without turning your heads at the classic gangster series, Goodfellas. The 90s dark comedy masterpiece originally adapted from Nicholas Pileggi’s Wiseguy is way too gripping to let you feel zoned out even for its duration of 146 minutes. Now it turns out, we’re not alone to admire Scorsese’s phenomenal creation like anything. John Cena himself conveyed his fondness for the movie.

John Cena’s recent Instagram post subtly conveys his best crime thriller pick

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The force behind making Goodfellas so damn realistic and gripping is a star-loaded cast comprising luminaries like the late Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro Lorraine Bracco, and more. It just looked like the mob scenes were made to boost our adrenaline production. The actors in the gangster movie were absolutely breathtaking, even to the eyes of a standout action hero like John Cena.

Cena made his likings for the stellar drama clear via his latest Instagram post. He posted a photo of the scene where Bracco aims with a gun in the shoes of a furious Karen Hill.

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Cena didn’t caption the motive behind his post, keeping the door open for most expected speculations to swirl. Therefore, people rightfully took it as the Fast X star, splashing a glimpse of his favorite crime series.

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Moving ahead, Cena’s treasured film, however, recently saw another feather added to its cap.

Fans voted Goodfellas as the top gangster film of all time

A blood-tempting gunfight and the smoke of cigarettes circling around made the entire crime thriller genre simply irresistible to fans. If you take a quick glance at history, there are numerous gems like the Godfather trilogy, Donnie Brasco, and Casino that earned huge applause. However, it seems like Goodfellas overtook them all, as per the audience’s judgment.

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3,500 plus users on Ranker voted for their stance on the best gangster film. And it’s none other than the Oscar-nominated film Goodfellas.

Now, with the £80 million stellar actor giving his nod to the movie as well, Goodfellas really rose to a different grace.

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What’s your turn on John Cena posting a photo from Goodfellas lookbook, showing his admiration for the movie? Let’s know about it in the comments.

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Shreya Nag is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports, whose love for the sport began when she saw Cody Rhodes win the Royal Rumble in 2023. Since then, she has been an ardent fan of Rhodes and the world of pro wrestling. Shreya's writing combines her passion for the sport with her writing abilities, which she uses to provide readers with a nuanced analysis of WWE superstars.
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