Veteran actress Niecy Nash is full of commendations for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as he ventures into acting. Kelce is making his dramatic debut alongside Nash in the new horror series “Grotesquerie,” directed by the renowned Ryan Murphy, famed for his work on “American Horror Story.”
In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Nash shared insights into her experience working with Kelce on set.
She expressed her satisfaction with his performance, noting that he has adapted well to the demands of acting. “You know what, I’m pleasantly surprised. He’s doing really well,” Nash commented, reflecting on their time rehearsing lines together. She humorously described their rehearsal process as laid-back and casual, involving “us sitting around eating In-N-Out, reading words off a piece of paper.”
When probed about Kelce’s high-profile relationship with pop star Taylor Swift, Nash kept her answers light and playful, choosing to maintain some privacy around her co-star’s personal life. “Well now, I don’t ask and tell! Let me just say that,” she quipped, adding an air of mystery and respect for Kelce’s privacy.
The news of Kelce’s role in “Grotesquerie” was first announced by Nash herself in May when she posted a video on Instagram featuring the duo on set. In the playful clip, Nash teases the audience with a dramatic reveal, exclaiming, “Guys, guess who I’m working with on Grotesquerie… dun-dun-dun-dun!” before the camera shifts to Kelce, who excitedly adds, “Jumping into new territory with Niecy!”
Kelce echoed Nash’s enthusiasm by sharing the clip on his personal Instagram Story, captioning it “Stepping into a new world with one of the legends!” and tagging Nash, showing mutual respect and excitement for their collaboration.
On his “New Heights” podcast, co-hosted with his brother Jason Kelce, Travis spoke about his initial forays into acting, describing the experience as “so much fun” and lauding Ryan Murphy’s talent. “He seemed very confident that I’d be able to do this, and he kinda injected that in me the first conversation that we had. So hopefully I don’t bomb this for him,” he shared candidly. Despite feeling like “a jabroni” and “an amateur,” Kelce humorously remarked that he hasn’t been fired yet, suggesting a positive reception to his acting efforts.
In addition to his acting debut, Kelce is expanding his presence in Hollywood by hosting the Amazon Prime Video game show “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?”
This new venture is a twist on the classic “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” and marks Kelce’s first role as a game show host.
He expressed his enthusiasm for this new role, “I grew up loving game shows, and I’m excited to be following in the footsteps of so many TV icons by hosting my very first one.”
Kelce’s emerging dual career in sports and entertainment showcases his versatility and willingness to explore new realms, much to the delight of his fans and followers.
As he continues to navigate these exciting opportunities, the support from seasoned professionals like Niecy Nash and the encouragement from the industry suggest a promising future for him in the entertainment world.
