Since departing WWE, Mercedes Moné‘s star power has risen, and she has evidently been planning something else to further boost her profile.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Spider-Man spinoff film, “El Muerto” had eyed Moné for a role alongside its star, Bad Bunny (also of recent WWE fame). While Sony circled Moné for the film, Sony had not officially cast for it.
“El Muerto” was scheduled to release on Jan. 12, 2024, but Sony recently removed the film from its calendar due to the ongoing writers’ strike. Additional edits were needed for the script, but it could not be completed.
Strike aside, THR’s report noted that Bad Bunny’s touring schedule impacted when the movie could begin production. With a full slate, it is unknown if the film will move forward with him attached.
Sony had set Bad Bunny to star as the titular character, El Muerto, in Marvel’s first live-action film featuring a Latino character in a starring role. Based on the comic book, El Muerto, a luchador, inherits his father’s mask, granting him superpowers.
Perhaps the movie happens at some point, but if not, Moné will find other opportunities outside the ring. She appeared in Disney’s “The Mandalorian” television series as Koska Reeves in five episodes and will also play a part in the 2023 movie “The Collective,” alongside Ruby Rose and Tyrese Gibson.
Meanwhile, Moné remains out with an ankle injury suffered at NJPW STRONG Resurgence in May, when she lost the inaugural NJPW STRONG Women’s Championship match to Willow Nightingale. According to Fightful Select (subscription required but recommended), AEW wanted Moné at Sunday’s Forbidden Door pay-per-view, but obviously, the injury eliminated that possibility.
Either way, Moné will return to a ring or other entertainment platform at some point to build on the momentum she created after departing WWE in 2022.