Filming has begun on The Charisma Killers and some first look images have been revealed. As previously reported, the film's cast includes retired pro wrestler Jessica McKay making her feature film debut. McKay, who departed WWE in 2021, is known for performing as Billie Kay, one half of the tag team The IIconics alongside Peyton Royce (Cassie Lee). The two announced their retirement from pro wrestling earlier this year.The first look photos from The Charisma Killers showcase McKay in the film along with some of the other cast members. Written and directed by Michael Matteo Rossi, the film stars Vernon Wells, Vanessa Angel, Marnette Patterson, Paul Logan, Daniel O'Reily, Jason Scott Jenkins, Jackie Moore, Jordan James Smith, Antje Utgaard, and Mike Dargatis. Pro wrestlers Tenille "Emma" Dashwood and Brian Pillman Jr. also both make their feature film debuts in The Charisma Killers with McKay."This has been the best first week of any film I've done in my 15 plus year career. I think we have something special with this one," Rossi told MovieWeb about the film.In The Charisma Killers, McKay plays a swinger wife who, along with her husband (Mike Dargatis), doesn't know she has come into contact with one of seven serial killers. The first look photos show the married couple meeting with a killer who fronts as a "model" as his day job, so there's a lot of tension. How this will turn out for the pair remains to be seen, but McKay is clearly unaware of what's coming in the new photos.You can view the early sneak peek photos below.
Jessica McKay Makes Her Feature Film Debut
The man McKay's character meets in the photos shown above is just one threat to worry about in the film, as there are no less than six other serial killers on the premises. The logline for The Charisma Killers reads:
When the old mentor of 7 killers finds out he has terminal cancer, he gives them all an opportunity at his fortune to prove themselves for one night only to exact revenge.
Meanwhile, Jessica McKay has other projects in the works as well following her transition from the ring to film work. She is also attached to an upcoming horror film called Prom Night from director Bryan Wolfinger as well as a superhero movie Maverick from Myles Clohessy.
The Charisma Killers does not yet have a premiere date.