Former WWE star Karrion Kross is making news outside of the wrestling industry.
His role in the short film Blue Evening is garnering a lot of attention in Hollywood as the film has been officially nominated for an Academy Award, an Oscar, in the Live Action Short Film category.
Kross expressed his gratitude on X.
“Thank you to the entire cast & crew of the film- and everyone who continues to see the film as it screens during the film festivals! What started as a small story between friends has taken on a life of its own; connecting with audiences, filmmakers, and festivals all over the world. The response to Blue Evening has been amazing from both fans and fellow filmmakers alike, and we’re deeply thankful to everyone who has supported us, from our talented cast and crew to every festival that believed in the film, screened itand nominated it. To be considered at this level is a tremendous honor. No matter what happens next, the journey of Blue Evening has already been something truly special. If you’re a member of the Academy, we’d be honored if you considered Blue Evening in the Live Action Short Film category,” he wrote.
BLUE EVENING is Oscars Qualified! 🎉
We are officially in consideration for the 98th Academy Awards in the Live Action Short Film category.
Thank you to the entire cast & crew of the film- and everyone who continues to see the film as it screens during the film festivals!… pic.twitter.com/4EMR8SrcqT
— Kevin Robert Kesar (@realKILLERkross) November 3, 2025
Blue Evening is described as:
“A homeless addict in LA stumbles upon a lost masterpiece, setting him on a journey of redemption, survival and self-discovery, forcing him to choose between the high that’s ruined his life and the future he never thought he deserved.”
It was directed and written by Jett Jansen who has been a writer, director, producer and stunt fight choreographer/coordinator. He is a member of the Producers guild of America as well as the Writers Guild of America and the screen actors guild.
He directed episodes of Stranger Things, Teen Wolf and The Righteous Gemstones.
