Chris Jericho embracing ‘scream king’ status in new slasher flick

Wrestler Chris Jericho is shown in a scene from the film "Dark Match." THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Vortex Media **MANDATORY CREDIT**

Pro wrestler Chris Jericho says he’s embracing his newfound status as a “scream king.”

After a role in last year’s horror hit “Terrifier 3,” the AEW grappler stars as the main villain in “Dark Match.”

The slasher by Saskatchewan’s Lowell Dean follows a group of amateur wrestlers who fall prey to the sinister plans of a deranged cult leader, played by Jericho.

The Canadian wrestling star says he usually tries to avoid wrestling-related movies but made an exception for “Dark Match” because of its strong script.

The 54-year-old says he’s looking to explore more acting roles but insists he’s not retiring from wrestling anytime soon as he can still perform at a high level.

“Dark Match” hits Canadian theatres Friday.