American Pickers star Mike Wolfe thrills fans by announcing exciting new career move
American Pickers star Mike Wolfe thrills fans by announcing exciting new career move
American Pickers star Mike Wolfe is taking his wide range of talents to the big screen as he prepares to make his film debut in upcoming movie Day of Reckoning.
The History Channel star will be showcasing his acting talents alongside girlfriend Leticia Cline in the motorcycle heist flick, which lands in theaters later this month.
The 60-year-old TV personality – who owns two Antique Archeology businesses – will be acting alongside the likes of Titanic star Billy Zane and The Vampire Diaries actor Zach Roerig in the Shaun Silva-directed flick.
According to IMDb, Mick will play a character named Mark, while his partner will be starring as ‘Herself.’
The synopsis for the movie reads: ‘A struggling sheriff teams up with a tough U.S. Marshal to detain a cunning female outlaw.
‘As tensions rise within their posse, they must face an approaching gang led by the prisoner’s violent husband.’
Taking to Instagram to show her excitement about the project, Leticia wrote alongside the couple’s joint post of the trailer: ‘So excited that I got to have a part in The Day of Reckoning movie that will be released exclusively in Theaters nationwide on March 28th!
‘A reckoning built on bullets. A story too intense for your living room. Witness it in theaters only.’
Director Shaun noted in the comments section: ‘Blessed to have you be part of my first feature directorial debut.
‘We’ve been friends a long time, your support and faith in me and my career is amazing. Love you buddy!’
Meanwhile, fans also shared their anticipation as one wrote: ‘Can’t wait to see your part, awesome.’
Another wrote: ‘And the Oscar for best dude on a bike goes to Mike Wolfe.’
One fan added: ‘So cool! I can’t wait to see it!
Last year, Mike gave fans a sneak peek of his cameo as he shared images of himself and Leticia on a motorcycle.
‘Threw my hat in the ring yesterday on the scripted side of things. @shaunmfsilva You want to do a movie? Dude I’ve never done that before… You’ll be fine man,’ he wrote in the caption.
‘When there’s bikes @billyzane @thescottadkins @zach_roerig and @leticiacline I’m all in Thanks for an epic day y’all.’
Beauty and the Geek alum Leticia also shared snaps of herself, Mike and British actor and martial artist Scott Adkins on set.
Another image saw the couple posing alongside Billy and Zach while dressed in costume.
‘On set filming another motorcycle heist movie today with some great people. @zach_roerig @billyzane @thescottadkins, Director @shaunmfsilva,’ she wrote in the caption. ‘These movie people must like my style because I’ve worn this same outfit in the past four things I’ve shot!’
She added: ‘Babe and I had a great day just basically being ourselves in the ‘Hollywood of The South.’ #DayOfReckoning.’
Mike found fame after American Pickers debuted in 2010 and became one of the History Channel’s most popular programs.
The series saw the star and his late friend Frank Fritz traveling across the U.S. in search of rare Americana artifacts and national treasures to add to their collections or sell in their antique shops.
Frank eventually departed the series in 2020 to undergo back surgery, and then he suffered a stroke in 2022 as a result of cerebral vascular disease.
Mike found fame after American Pickers debuted in 2010 and became one of the History Channel’s most popular programs
He never fully recovered from his health woes and it was revealed that Frank died on September 30 last year at 60 years of age.
However, fans were delighted to learn that Mike and his pal had patched up their differences in 2022.
After Frank passed, Mike noted that he ‘felt blessed’ to be by his side as he ‘took one last journey home.’
He wrote on Instagram at the time: ‘It’s with a broken heart that I share with all of you that Frank passed away last night.’
He recalled about his dear friend: ‘I’ve know Frank for more then half my life and what you’ve seen on TV has always been what I have seen, a dreamer who was just as sensitive as he was funny. The same off camera as he was on, Frank had a way of reaching the hearts of so many by just being himself.’
Elsewhere in the heartfelt post, he added, ‘Who would have ever dreamed we would share the cockpit of a white cargo van in front of millions of people interested in our adventures.
‘Before the show we would take off together to places we never knew existed with no destination in mind and just the shared passion to discover something interesting and historic.’
‘We’ve been on countless trips and shared so many miles and I feel blessed that I was there by his side when he took one last journey home. I love you buddy and will miss you so much. I know you’re in a better place.’
