Pat McAfee has signed with Ari Emanuel as he looks to expand his career into film and television, according to a Bloomberg report published on Tuesday.
McAfee played punter for the Indianapolis Colts from 2009 through 2016 before successfully transitioning into sports media and professional wrestling. Bloomberg reported that Emanuel plans to position McAfee “into the next Sylvester Stallone” as part of the new representation agreement.
For the unversed, Emanuel serves as executive chairman of WME Group and oversees TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of WWE. His client roster includes prominent entertainment figures such as Seth MacFarlane and Larry David.
According to Bloomberg, Emanuel has already lined up screen opportunities for McAfee. He is set to appear in the upcoming season of Tulsa King on Paramount+, which stars Stallone, and has also secured a role in The Mosquito Bowl, directed by Peter Berg and slated for release soon.
McAfee built a powerful media presence after retiring from professional football, transforming The Pat McAfee Show into one of the most widely distributed and influential sports programs in the United States.
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He also serves as an analyst on College GameDay for ESPN and remains a prominent figure in WWE, contributing as both a commentator and an occasional in-ring performer.
The new representation formalizes McAfee’s efforts to enter scripted entertainment projects while maintaining his sports broadcasting and wrestling commitments.
Pat McAfee And Ari Emanuel’s Existing Business Ties Through WWE
Apart from this, Pat McAfee and Ari Emanuel already share professional connections through WWE. TKO Group Holdings, which Emanuel helps lead as executive chairman, owns WWE. McAfee has been a recurring presence on WWE broadcasts in recent years, contributing as a color commentator and participating in select matches.
The shared corporate structure links McAfee’s wrestling role with Emanuel’s broader entertainment and sports portfolio. WME Group operates as a major talent agency representing actors, writers, producers and media personalities across film, television and sports.
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The Bloomberg report outlines a coordinated effort to transition McAfee from sports media into mainstream entertainment. His confirmed appearances in Tulsa King and The Mosquito Bowl represent his first major acting projects under Emanuel’s guidance and mark a measurable step into Hollywood productions.
