Chris Jericho is adding another screen role to his growing acting résumé. The veteran professional wrestler has been cast in I Am The Teeth, an upcoming horror-action film from Epic Pictures Group.
Jericho is set to portray a mysterious and ruthless bounty hunter known as The Hunter. The character description places Jericho in a central, imposing role within the project, though further story details surrounding The Hunter, the film’s setting, and the threat at the center of its horror premise have not been announced.
Hope Jordan and Thomas Parobek are also attached to star in I Am The Teeth. Scott B. Hansen will direct the film.
The project is scheduled to be presented to international buyers during the upcoming American Film Market. Select scenes have already been filmed as part of a proof-of-concept presentation for that event, while production on the remaining portions of the feature is planned for the first quarter of 2027.
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Jericho Takes On The Hunter
The role gives Jericho a character built around menace and mystery. Known only in the announced details as The Hunter, the bounty hunter is described as ruthless, a fitting foundation for a horror-action feature that appears likely to ask Jericho to lean into a more intimidating side of his on-screen presence.
At this stage, there has been no announcement regarding the character’s motivations, whether The Hunter is the film’s lead protagonist or antagonist, or how Hope Jordan and Thomas Parobek’s characters connect to him. No plot synopsis has been released, and the supporting cast beyond the three named performers has not been revealed.
Those unanswered questions are part of the project’s early status. The footage currently completed is intended to serve as a proof of concept, meaning it is designed to demonstrate the film’s intended tone, style, and commercial potential as it is introduced to buyers. It does not represent confirmation that principal photography on the full feature has been completed.
The remaining production is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2027. A release date, distribution plan, filming locations, additional crew members, and a wider cast list have not been announced.
American Film Market Presentation Planned
I Am The Teeth will be among the projects presented at the American Film Market, where films and works in development are introduced to potential international buyers. For a project at this point in its development, the presentation of proof-of-concept material can be an important step toward securing interest ahead of the larger production schedule.
Epic Pictures Group is backing the horror-action title, with Hansen handling directing duties. The announcement identifies the genre blend as horror and action, but it does not yet provide specifics about the balance between those elements. There is no announced rating, runtime, theatrical plan, streaming destination, or premiere window.
The immediate focus is therefore on the market presentation and the footage created for it. The planned early-2027 production timeline indicates that the project remains in its build toward a completed feature rather than being a finished film awaiting release.
Jericho’s involvement gives the movie a recognizable performer with a long history of inhabiting outsized characters in professional wrestling. While a wrestling persona and a scripted film role are distinctly different forms of performance, his experience in front of large audiences has made him a familiar figure beyond the ring. The description of The Hunter suggests a role that could make use of the intensity and physical presence that have long been central to Jericho’s public persona.
A Continuing Acting Run For Jericho
The casting news arrives after Jericho recently portrayed Gorgeous George in Amazon Prime’s The Greatest. That project placed him in the role of the flamboyant wrestling manager closely associated with Muhammad Ali, marking another notable acting assignment for the wrestler and musician.
His role in I Am The Teeth represents a different kind of screen character. Gorgeous George was a real-life figure remembered for showmanship and influence on the presentation of pro wrestling personalities. The Hunter, by contrast, is an original fictional character in a horror-action setting and has been introduced as an enigmatic, dangerous bounty hunter.
That contrast makes the new film notable in Jericho’s broader acting work. A performance based on a historical wrestling personality calls for a connection to a recognizable figure and era. A genre-film role such as The Hunter is built around the movie’s own world, atmosphere, and story. With only the initial casting and character description available, it remains to be seen exactly how large the part will be and where the character fits into the film’s central conflict.
Jericho has remained a prominent name in professional wrestling while continuing to pursue projects in entertainment outside the ring. The announcement of I Am The Teeth is the latest indication of that ongoing crossover, but it does not include any details about how the production schedule may affect his wrestling appearances. No changes to his in-ring commitments have been announced in connection with the film.
What Is Known — And What Remains Unannounced
The confirmed information surrounding I Am The Teeth establishes the project’s basic creative team and next production steps. Jericho will star as The Hunter, with Hope Jordan and Thomas Parobek joining the cast. Scott B. Hansen is directing, and Epic Pictures Group is behind the film.
- Title: I Am The Teeth
- Genre: Horror-action
- Chris Jericho’s role: A mysterious and ruthless bounty hunter called The Hunter
- Additional announced cast: Hope Jordan and Thomas Parobek
- Director: Scott B. Hansen
- Company: Epic Pictures Group
- Near-term plan: A proof-of-concept presentation for the American Film Market
- Production outlook: Remaining filming is planned for the first quarter of 2027
Much of the film is still under wraps. The announcement does not identify the writer, reveal the names or roles of Jordan and Parobek’s characters, or disclose whether more performers will be added before the larger production begins. It also does not state where the proof-of-concept footage was shot or how much of the final feature it represents.
There is likewise no indication yet of when audiences could see the completed film. Since the main production is not scheduled until the opening months of 2027, any release plans would naturally come later in the process. Until more is disclosed, the project’s American Film Market presentation and the eventual start of full production are the major milestones to watch.
An Early Look At A New Genre Project
For now, I Am The Teeth stands as an early-stage horror-action project with a clear headline casting choice in Jericho. The decision to film select material before entering full production gives prospective buyers an initial look at the intended movie, while the announced first-quarter 2027 schedule sets the next major phase of work.
The role of The Hunter could offer Jericho a substantial opportunity to explore a darker genre character. The available description is brief, but “mysterious and ruthless” establishes a potentially volatile figure at the heart of the film’s action. Whether The Hunter is pursuing others, being pursued himself, or operating somewhere between hero and villain has not been revealed.
As development moves forward, further announcements will be needed to fill in the picture around I Am The Teeth. Until then, the confirmed cast, Hansen’s direction, Epic Pictures Group’s involvement, and the planned 2027 production window offer the first concrete details on Jericho’s next movie role.
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