WWE's Big Show books 'Knucklehead' role

Paul "Big Show" Wight, Melora Hardin and Mark Feuerstein have signed on to star in WWE Studios' upcoming adventure comedy "Knucklehead," which is to be directed by Emmy winner Michael W. Watkins.

The Hollywood Reporter says the film follows a strong, corpulent church handyman (Wight) who's been living in an orphanage and helps an indebted fight promoter (Feuerstein) by wrestling on his behalf.

Hardin, whose recent credits include "The Office" and "Hannah Montana: The Movie," will play the head of the orphanage. She and a nun (to be played by Wendie Malick) decide to help out the promoter as well.

The trade says Bobb'e J. Thompson ("Role Models") and others will appear in supporting roles. Wight, the latest WWE star to dive into the world of acting, will also be seen in "MacGruber."

WWE Films is known for producing horrible war movies and other action flicks, so it will be interesting to see how they handle comedy.