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Former Seattle Seahawks star Marshawn Lynch set to use NFL background in best possible way for upcoming film

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Sophie Weller | Last updated Sep 24, 2025 12:33 AM ET

Marshawn Lynch is no stranger to being in front of the camera, spending 12 seasons on the football field as a member of the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, and the Raiders. However, he's about to tackle a whole new challenge.

Deadline reports that Lynch is set to star in a new Amazon project, with the former running back playing "a version of himself who, in refusing the typical life of a retired athlete, dives into a new career as a Las Vegas private eye." In doing so, he will team up "with a tough, veteran female PI in a partnership as unpredictable as the cases they take on."

Lynch has also made appearances on shows like The League, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Westworld, along with being nominated for Best Breakthrough Performance and the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards for his role in Bottoms.

Marshawn Lynch Recently Explored Another New Career Venture

During the Kansas City Chiefs' Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, Lynch was spotted on the sidelines with a camera in his hand. At one point, a video also captured Lynch speaking with Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton on the sidelines.

Marshawn Lynch (now a photographer) on the sideline giving some advice to Chargers RB Omarion Hampton. You love to see it. pic.twitter.com/71XnJXT2uW
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) September 6, 2025

He also did it for a preseason game, which included the one for the Seahawks. And in the viral video, he was seen shoving a player forward in an effort to protect his camera.

*Photographer* Marshawn Lynch protecting the camera at all costs

(via @Seahawks) pic.twitter.com/4wfFr2cDta
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 8, 2025

And football isn't even all he was willing to try. Lynch also brought the camera out at Allegiant Stadium on Sept. 13, for Terence Crawford's big win over Canelo Alvarez.