On the “Marking Out with MVP” podcast, MVP responded to a fan question about whether he has considered writing a book or turning his life story into a movie, confirming he has plans for both.
MVP stated he is committed to writing the book himself, without a ghostwriter. “Yes, I have considered it many times… I don’t want a ghost writer. I want to write it myself, just like Chris Jericho, just like Mick Foley, just like the… Bret Hart. [Wrestlers] that actually wrote their own books,” he said.
Movie Plans with Dave Batista
More notably, MVP revealed he has already had discussions with his friend and Hollywood star Dave Bautista about a potential film adaptation.
“I’ve actually talked to my good friend Dave Bautista,” MVP said. “We’ve talked about with his production company, taking the steps to turn my life story into a movie, and it’s something that I would I trust Dave to do it. I wouldn’t trust just anybody with it, because my life story is not PG.”
He elaborated on the mature nature of his story, labeling it, “Rated R… Rated X? Legit.”
‘My Life is a Movie’
MVP then summarized the dramatic arc of his life that he believes is perfect for a film.
“My life is a movie, man,” he stated. “From my teenage years in Miami, as a graffiti artist slash gang member becoming an armed robber, going to prison nine and a half years in prison, and all the bullshit I survived and saw in there, and then coming out and becoming a… bouncer and bodyguard on South Beach and… selling weed and steroids to support my wrestling habit… going on to eventually making it as a professional wrestler. And, you know, just… ‘top of the world, Ma, top of the world.’ Your black sheep son made it.”
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