Bodybuilder Nick Walker reveals he has always had an interest in acting and taking a chance on the big screen.
There are many fitness stars who have made a name for themselves on the big screen. Arnold Schwarzenegger comes to mind immediately when thinking about bodybuilders who have doubled as movie stars. Could Nick Walker be next? The Olympia hopeful recently revealed he is interested in taking on acting as well.
Walker has been a pro bodybuilder since 2020, winning the 2021 Arnold Classic. After a top-five Mr. Olympia debut in 2021, Walker made it to the top three last year and is strongly preparing for Olympia in November. He finished as the runner-up in the 2023 Arnold Classic, second to only Samson Dauda. Now, he is preparing to improve his standing during the biggest show of the year come November.
While his goal is to be an Olympia champion, Walker revealed that he is always weighing different options if they appear, especially acting.
Nick Walker: “I Wanna Be A Spartan Warrior”
Nick Walker joined bodybuilding legend Flex Lewis on a recent episode of Straight Outta The Lair to discuss many topics in bodybuilding. Walker admitted to having an interest in acting outside of competition.
“I’ve always had an interest in acting. When I was in high school, freshman year, I would do the drama club and all that. My mother would always told me I would be a great actor because of how much of a pain in the ass I was. When I put my mind to something, I think I can be really good at it.
I think I could be something good. Derek asked me what kind of actor I would be? I don’t know. I’ve never done it yet. I feel like I can be a serious. I feel like I can be funny. I feel like I can be the action hero or a serial killer, if they wanted me to be. I just don’t wanna die first. I’m here to make a name, don’t kill me off first.”
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Despite having other goals and aspirations, Walker explained how winning an Olympia title is still at the top of his list but he is always open to new opportunities.
“I’m a bodybuilder. My goal is to win Mr. Olympia. But let’s just say next year I get an off of something, I’m gonna go for it. Like I said, it’s something I wanna do. So, if I could juggle both, I would. If I have a chance to act in something that can go viral, I’m going to take the opportunity and I’m going to flourish with it. That’s the thing about being a bodybuilder. It could lead to something great down the road.”
When asked about his ideal role, the answer for Walker was simple.
“I wanna be a spartan warrior. I want to f**k sh*t up.”
Nick Walker clearly has the size and personality to take on a role on the big screen. There are many athletes who have used their impressive physique in order to build success elsewhere. Walker could be next on the list if the opportunity presents itself.
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