Whether you know him as Chad Ocho, Ochocinco or simply Chad Johnson, there’s no doubt he’s one of the most entertaining men in sports, and now he’s getting his own movie.
I got an announcement
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) October 17, 2013
Im in a movie
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) October 17, 2013
Ocho will be starring in a “gritty” movie called Overtown, a crime thriller that’s half set in Ocho’s backyard in Miami and half in Jamaica. The director, Cess Silvera, has set up a Kickstarter for his project and on the page he speaks very highly of Ocho, saying:
Love him or really love him, he’s an entertainer. This Miami native racked up over 11,000 receiving yards, 67 touchdowns, and 6 pro-bowl selections in the NFL but was better known for what he did after the whistle blew. Whether it’s using props to celebrate a TD, legally changing his name to Ochocinco, or Dancing with the Stars, he’s always captured attention.
Now he takes on his first starring role as Overtown’s loose cannon ‘Dusty.’
The former Miami Dolphin has been going social media crazy in support of the project:
Spread love and support the movie in in http://t.co/Vkd4hkd4IU
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) October 17, 2013
#cesssilvera #OverTown is fire ! Check this out http://t.co/Vkd4hkd4IU
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) October 17, 2013
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.. This film is going all the way to the top http://t.co/Vkd4hkd4IU
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) October 17, 2013
Well I can’t wait for this.
