Currently on a well-deserved break before returning for another season with the Kansas City Chiefs, Kelce’s NFL career is secure until at least 2025. However, his future might include a venture into the film industry.
The football tight end has previously dipped his toes in the entertainment world, primarily through reality shows. He also co-hosts a podcast, New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce, with his brother, retired NFL star Jason Kelce of the Eagles. But now, Travis is eyeing an acting career.
Travis Kelce’s Interest in Acting
In the most recent episode of New Heights, Travis revealed his interest in acting. During the “Fan Mentions of the Week” segment, starting at the 9:47 mark, he addressed a fan’s “conspiracy theory” about him appearing in the upcoming Happy Gilmore 2. “I didn’t even know there was a job opening for Happy Gilmore 2,” Travis said.
While he didn’t confirm the theory, he added, “But if there is, I’ll be a f**king extra, you know, anything to just get around Happy Gilmore or Adam Sandler film or set, count me in.” He teased that “theories can come true.”
The key takeaway is Travis’s confirmed interest in acting. As Jason Kelce read the reasoning behind the fan theory, Travis continued, “Other than the movie is getting made and I’m looking for movie deals.”
Travis Kelce wouldn’t be the first athlete to transition into acting. Others like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, John Cena, Terry Crews, and Conor McGregor have successfully made the switch, with some enjoying highly lucrative film careers.
Travis’s acting ambitions might also add a fun twist to his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s “Karma” lyrics. At her concerts, Taylor often changes the line “karma is the guy on the screen” to “the guy on the Chiefs” whenever Travis is in attendance. If he becomes an actor, she could keep the original lyrics forever.
In summary, Travis Kelce’s interest in acting marks an exciting potential shift in his career, and his journey from NFL star to actor could follow in the footsteps of other successful athletes-turned-actors.
