Travis Kelce Scores Big Hollywood Break, Owes It to Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce is now playing in the big leagues! The NFL player is making his first foray into Hollywood, and he is doing it big time. Kelce transitioned from being just a sports icon to a celebrity sensation after his relationship with Taylor Swift launched in September 2023. Now, the tight end is reaping the benefits of being attached to one of the biggest pop stars in the world.  

Travis Kelce Cast In High-profile Horror Series Along Big Names

Kelce has bagged his first major acting gig with a role in Ryan Murphy’s new horror series Grotesquerie. The star athlete is the latest cast member. He joins Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, and Lesley Manville as the lead cast members. Per Deadline, the high-profile project, which is slated for a fall premiere, is already in production. As for details of the series’ plot, it is pretty much under wraps, as is the case for most of Murphy’s projects.

It is unsure how Travis Kelce went about getting the role. However, the Kansas City Chiefs player is all about expanding his brand beyond sports. Just last year, he signed with the talent agency CAA. Details of the 34-year-old’s role in the upcoming series are top secret. However, Kelce seems to be making friends with his co-stars while on set. Shortly after the announcement, his co-star Nash-Betts celebrated the news on social media.

The actress uploaded a cute video while on the set of Grotesquerie. “Guys, guess who I am working with on Grotesquerie?” Nash-Betts asked before panning the camera to a smiling Kelce. The athlete, in response, declared, “jumping into new territory. “

Travis Kelce Makes History With New NFL Contract

The news of Kelce’s major acting gig comes weeks after he achieved a significant feat in his football career. As previously reported, the Ohio native signed a new extension contract with the Chiefs, agreeing to stay with them for two more seasons. However, the highlight of the contract is the rumored $34.25 million salary.

Per reports, $17 million is fully guaranteed for the new season, while most of the rest will be paid on the third day of the 2025 league year. In addition, the mouth-watering contract bestows on Kelce the title of the highest-paid tight-end in the NFL. Celebrating the news, Kelce wrote on X,

“It feels good to be in KC. I remember coming here 12 years ago. It’s an honor and a pleasure, and I can’t wait to get after it these next two years.”