Actors Will Forte and Lana Condor have signed John Cena's live-action film based on the Looney Tunes character Wile E. Coyote. The animated and live-action hybrid is titled Coyote vs Acme and is currently in pre-production at Warner Bros. Pictures. The film is set to be directed by Dave Green with a screenplay by Samy Burch. It is expected to premiere in theatres in 2023.

Coyote vs Acme follows Wile E. Coyote after one too many mishaps in his endless pursuit of the Road Runner. Frustrated with ACME, the fictional company, Wile E decides to sue the corporation. Forte plays the role of Wile E.’s unlucky lawyer, who goes against his former boss (Cena) who defends ACME. Condor’s role has not been disclosed yet.

The film is jointly produced by Chris DeFaria and James Gunn and is reported to begin filming in late March. Gunn recently worked with Cena on Peacemaker, a DC streaming series. Forte has also been busy recently. 

More details are expected to be released regarding the film’s cast and production schedule soon. Coyote vs Acme is expected to hit theatres on July 21, 2023.