The NFL’s players might be locked out, but it’s not stopping some of them from exploring other avenues during the offseason’s extended downtime.
According to the Baltimore Sun, Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs will have his short film, “When Beautiful People Do Ugly Things,” shown in France’s annual Cannes Film Festival next month.
The film, which was produced and co-written by Suggs, recounts the lives of two main characters — Bishop and T.J. — and the 24 hours surrounding their eventual marriage.
For Baltimore’s four-time Pro Bowler, this is a dream come true, and something he could see himself doing when it comes time to step away from the gridiron.
“It was always something I’ve wanted to do, since I was a little boy,” said Suggs, who will be heading to the south of France for the screening. “After the ’08 season, when I hurt my shoulder, one of my assistants told me, ‘Maybe you should start pursuing your film.’ And that’s what I did.
“I love it,” the pro-bowl linebacker said of his nascent film career. “I keep telling myself I’m just trying to build a bridge for me to cross over after I’m done playing football.”
Although he worked strictly behind the camera on this film, T-Sizzle hopes to get in front of it one day.
“There’s always a temptation to get in front of the camera,” he said with a laugh. “It’s part of my personality.”
“When Beautiful People Do Ugly Things” is being screened at Cannes’ Short Film Corner, an outlet for short films from all around the world. Hopefully, one day down the road, we could get our hands on a copy.
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