Travis Kelce Shares Exciting ‘Hollywood’ Update as Niecy Nash Introduces Chiefs TE in Major Role Following Amazon Prime Confirmation

NFL star Travis Kelce never shies away from showcasing his love for the limelight. After enchanting the fans with his spectacular performances during the NFL playoffs, the Kansas City Chiefs TE is now all set to try his luck in Hollywood. According to the sources, Travis Kelce, 34, will debut in Hollywood with Ryan Murphy‘s highly anticipated new FX horror series Grotesquerie.

Travis Kelce thrilled the fans with his recent social media update. This was soon after Niecy Nash, American actress and television star, confirmed his Hollywood entry. Kelce himself took to his official Instagram account to showcase his elation for his new step. Resharing the post of Niecy Nash, he exhibited evident enthusiasm for his first Hollywood series. Taking to his IG story, Kelce wrote, “Stepping into a new World with one of the legends ! @ niecynash1,” adding several emojis to express his gratitude.

Updating about Amazon Prime Confirmation earlier, the 54-year-old actress has now displayed her exhilaration to work with NFL star. “ niecynash1 This is what happens when WINNERS link up‼️ @killatrav Welcome to Grostequerie!,” she captioned the post.

The recent video featured Travis, while Niecy seems introducing her co-actor in the video, remarking, “Guys, guess who I’m working with on contest? We are five! Guys.”According to sources, the NFL star will be cast opposite Courtney B. Vance, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Lesley Manville in the upcoming series. With limited information available on Grotesquerie, like all the Murphy projects, it is scheduled to be released in the fall.

Besides Manville, Vance, and Nash-Betts, the full list of the cast is yet to be released. Reportedly, the first episode of the series, Grotesquerie is anticipated to air during the upcoming football season when Kelce will make his comeback to the Kansas City Chiefs as he recently extended his contract with the team after serving as the team’s tight end.

According to the sources, the upcoming horror series, Grotesquerie is the sequel to Kelce’s hosting debut of Saturday Night Live in March 2023. Earlier, Travis, also played a small role along with his girlfriend, pop singer and actress, Swift on the NBC late-night sketch comedy series.

Travis Kelce and his TV projects chronicals

Travis Kelce’s fame peaked with a high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift. This reportedly also prompted him to accelerate his Hollywood ambitions, since joining CAA in 2023. Kelce was also leading the unscripted TV with his reality dating show “Catching Kelce,” which aired in 2016. And now, he is the host of Amazon’s game show “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?”

Kelce’s TV projects don’t end here. He has co-hosted the “New Heights” podcast with his brother Jason Kelce, a former NFL center. He also served as an executive producer with the indie film “My Dead Friend Zoe,” streaming at SXSW. Another documentary is in line with artist Jean-Michel Basquiat titled “King Pleasure.”

These projects are a reflection of how talent the Chiefs TE holds. Not only is his prowess on the gridiron visible but he has a knack for acting and performing arts. There is a huge possibility that the upcoming ‘Grotesquerie’ assignment is the gateway to more appealing and Hollywood-centric content from Travis Kelce’s side.