Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is laying the groundwork for a major career shift, with reports indicating his management team is actively pursuing opportunities in Hollywood as the NFL legend considers retirement.
Managers Network in Tinseltown
According to sources cited by Page Six, Kelce's career guides, Aaron and Andre Eanes, have been seen hobnobbing with television executives around Los Angeles. The managers were reportedly spotted mingling with prominent figures, including David Bernad, a producer of the hit series 'The White Lotus', sparking speculation that a new project is already in development.
This Hollywood courtship comes at a pivotal moment for the 36-year-old athlete. Following the Chiefs' Christmas Day loss to the Denver Broncos, Kelce publicly refused to rule out retiring at the end of the current NFL season, signalling a potential end to his 13-year career on the gridiron.
Building a Media Empire
Kelce is no stranger to the entertainment world. He has spent recent years diversifying his portfolio, taking significant steps into television and film. His credits include hosting the Amazon Prime quiz show 'Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?' and making a cameo appearance in the upcoming Adam Sandler film, 'Happy Gilmore 2'.
Perhaps his biggest success off the field is the wildly popular 'New Heights' podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles centre Jason Kelce. The podcast's success was cemented with a monumental $100 million deal with Wondery. Industry experts suggest the Kelce brothers could follow the blueprint of the Manning family, with Peyton and Eli Manning's successful 'Manningcast' on ESPN serving as a model.
What's Next for Travis Kelce?
The future holds several avenues for the superstar. Netflix has previously been linked with an interest in Kelce, and talks have reportedly been held with the creative minds behind 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' about a scripted TV series. There is also chatter about a potential return to reality TV, a genre he first explored nearly a decade ago on 'Catching Kelce'.
Despite the flurry of Hollywood activity, Kelce has not yet made a final decision about his sporting future. In a conversation with fellow Chiefs legend Tony Gonzalez, he expressed his enduring passion for the game. "I still have a lot of love for this game," Kelce stated. "If I came back it would be just to answer that flame in my heart for this thing." He added that the physical toll, not the games themselves, is the limiting factor.
With a high-profile wedding to global music icon Taylor Swift to plan and a burgeoning media empire to manage, Travis Kelce's transition from NFL stardom to a full-time career in entertainment appears to be moving at full speed, expertly guided by his managers' Hollywood negotiations.
