Pat McAfee cast in Netflix WWII film The Mosquito Bowl

Pat McAfee, the former WWE Raw commentator and sports host, has been cast in a supporting role in Netflix's upcoming film The Mosquito Bowl, the streamer announced as production began this month in Queensland, Australia. McAfee will portray a U.S. Marine drill instructor in the World War II drama directed by Peter Berg, marking a high-profile acting debut while he remains off WWE television.

The Mosquito Bowl is adapted from Buzz Bissinger's 2022 book and tells the true story of four top American college football players who enlisted in the Marines after the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. According to the studio synopsis, as the men prepare for the invasion of Okinawa they take part in a legendary game that, for many, will be the last they ever play. The film's title refers to a football game staged between Marine regiments on Guadalcanal on December 24, 1944. Principal cast also includes Nicholas Galitzine, Bill Skarsgård, Ray Nicholson and Tom Francis.

McAfee posted on his social media account after the casting was announced, sharing a photo of himself in character and writing, "An honor of a lifetime. THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY." Netflix's entertainment platform highlighted...