NFL wide receiver DK Metcalf has taken on a new role.
On Wednesday, the Steelers star was revealed as a cast member for director Doug Liman's XR (extended reality) thriller , which will premiere at the Venice Film Festival's immersive showcase next week, per . The short film chronicles a group of strangers who risk it all to travel to an asteroid for mining opportunities that could transform their lives.
Notably, the project also features and star Hailee Steinfeld, who married NFL quarterback Josh Allen over the summer; 's Rhenzy Feliz; Ron Perlman of fame; ' Leon Mandel; and Freida Pinto from .
Although it might be his most prestigious, this is not Metcalf's first foray into the world of Hollywood. The wide receiver also starred in an episode of Peacock's , and the Paramount+ original movie (2022), starring Owen Wilson, though he played himself in both.
Following the Venice premiere, will launch on Google's Android XR platform, per .
