Jake Paul has come a long way from simply being a social media personality. The YouTuber and Vine alum has since become a businessman and dabbled in the sports world, having made a name for himself as a boxer. In addition to his theatrics in the ring and in cyberspace, Paul has also done a bit of acting here and there. So far, he’s gotten his feet wet, thanks to TV, but he’s now reportedly gearing up for the big screen. That’s right, Paul is about to make his feature-film debut and, on top of that, it sounds like the upcoming production is going to take inspiration from his life.
Mandalay Pictures and Wonder Street Entertainment announced that it’s teaming up with the 26-year-old mogul for a brand-new film. Jake Paul will not only star in the production but will also serve as an executive producer. Plot details are slim at this point, but what was revealed via a press release is that it follows a young man from a fictional small town who aims to break into the world of combat sports. Paul released a statement on the movie, expressing how excited he is to get to work:
