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Film star John Cena spotted in Slovak pub ahead of action movie shoot

10.04.2025 11:00
American actor and wrestler John Cena surprised locals in the northwestern Slovak city of Žilina this week, dropping by a downtown pub for a burger and a glass of the local soft drink Kofola.
Cena with his Slovak fans.
Cena with his Slovak fans.Photo: instagram/d.drnda

Friendly fans told local newspaper Žilinak that the star was “completely relaxed” and posed for photos.

Cena, 47, is in Slovakia to film Matchbox, an action movie inspired by the classic toy cars, co-starring Jessica Biel.

Production has prompted the temporary closure of four motorway tunnels near the Polish border until mid-April, causing traffic detours but also bringing a financial boost for the region.

The Slovak Spectator reported the film’s production team paid over €440,000 in fees to the country’s National Motorway Company for lost toll revenue and other expenses.

Slovakia’s dramatic northern landscape near Svrčinovec–Skalité has been used previously for major productions, including scenes for Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan series.

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Source: TVP World