– WWE Studios has announced the latest film in the Marine franchise. The studio is teaming with Sony Pictures for The The Marine 5: Battleground. The film will be directed by James Nunn (Eliminators) and will feature The Miz, Maryse, Heath Slater, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel and Naomi. The movie begins shooting on Tuesday in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Miz reprises his role as Jake Carter, an ex-Marine who served in the Middle East and is now saving civilian lives stateside as an EMT. After responding to an emergency call in an abandoned parking lot, Carter finds himself protecting an injured man from a ruthless biker gang. With the odds stacked against him, Carter utilizes his unique Marine skills to stop the bikers’ rampage before any more innocent blood is shed.
“The Marine series is a true fan-favorite and we are thrilled to join with Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions and director James Nunn to launch this next installment,” said WWE Studios President Michael Luisi. “For the first time ever, we will have six WWE Superstars in one live action film to ramp up the excitement and thrill audiences worldwide.”