‘Barbie’ Wanted John Cena, And He Wanted To Do The Film, But His Agency Said It Was “Beneath Him”

John Cenaknows how to wrestle.

Cena appeared on SiriusXMsTheHoward SternShowon Wednesday and dived into the conflict.

Cena said that ultimately it was Margot Robbie who helped bring him on board.

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But his agency thought differently about the part.

I dont put it past them.

Theyre just going on what they know, Cena said.

But Im not a commodity.

Im a human being, and I operate under the construct of every opportunity is an opportunity.

Youll be in it for half a day.

And I get all that.

Ive always operated under the philosophy of good work gets you another chance.