Chiefs superstar Travis Kelce is reportedly laying the groundwork for a career in entertainment after his NFL tenure comes to an end, according to a report in The Wrap (via Sports Illustrated). The report comes on the heels of a New York Times article, which reported that Kelce is modeling his career after Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Kelce’s having his hottest year yet, coming off of a media blitz spurred by his relationship with Taylor Swift and aided by his second Super Bowl championship in two years earlier this month.
Kelce has reportedly taken meetings with White Lotus producer David Bernad and a host of other filmmakers to discuss a reality TV project the tight end is hoping to produce and star in. Presumably, it'll be different than his previous reality TV effort, the dating competition Catching Kelce.
Kelce already has a well-received SNL hosting gig and a head-spinning number of endorsements under his belt, in addition to his tremendously popular New Heights podcast, which he co-hosts with brother Jason Kelce.
But now Kelce and his management team are stepping up initiatives to kickstart his Hollywood career. According to The Wrap, they’re “considering movie roles, developing unscripted shows for [Kelce], exploring comedy opportunities, and pursuing product endorsements.”
Those come in addition to two disparate movies Kelce is currently producing. One is a documentary about artist Jean-Michel Basquiat entitled King Pleasure, while the other is a fictional dark comedy entitled My Dead Friend Zoe.
Experts say the “Kelce Effect” is undeniable, but they worry what might happen if he and Swift part ways. “I do worry about one thing, the break-up,” Ryan Schinman told The Wrap. Schinman is the CEO of Mayflower Entertainment, a firm which connects brands with partners.
“God forbid they break up,” he continued. “How they break up could be devastating to his branding career. If it doesn’t work out, Travis had better strategically plan what his messaging is.”
For the time being, that doesn’t seem to be a concern for the couple. Kelce is reportedly accompanying Swift on the Australian leg of her Eras Tour. No doubt that will give him ample time to network and plan his next move.
