CJ Perry Set to Make Literary Debut with Spy Thriller ‘Bulletproof Angel’—Film Adaptation Already in the Works

CJ Perry is ready to add “author” to her already stacked résumé.

In a major move announced via Deadline, Perry—best known to wrestling fans as WWE’s Lana—is teaming up with bestselling author Blake Northcott to co-write her first novel, Bulletproof Angel. The project is the first under Paradigm agency’s new book-to-film initiative, which uniquely partners athletes with bestselling authors to bring original IP to screens and shelves simultaneously.

Bulletproof Angel is described as a high-octane international spy thriller, centered on a brilliant young CIA agent and her estranged mother—herself a retired operative with a haunted past. The unlikely duo is forced to work together behind enemy lines to stop an AI-powered weapon system capable of global destruction. Basically? Think Atomic Blonde meets Mr. & Mrs. Smith with a splash of Mission: Impossible—and we’re all in.

“I’ve always been drawn to stories of espionage, betrayal, and resilience,” Perry said. “Building a world around two powerful female operatives was a dream. Blake is an incredible partner, and Bulletproof Angel is just the beginning.”

Northcott returned the praise, saying, “CJ has a sharp creative instinct and a cinematic sense of story. She’s a true storyteller. This book is a fast-paced, emotional ride with explosive action and a core that’s all heart.”

Perry is no stranger to bold reinventions. While she’s currently signed to a WWE Legends deal, she’s also been expanding her Hollywood footprint. She and her husband, Rusev (real name Miroslav Barnyashev)—who made a surprise WWE return in April—star in the newly released action film Guns Up alongside Kevin James and Christina Ricci.

Between the screen and now the page, CJ Perry is proving she’s not just a force in the ring—but in entertainment across the board.

Bulletproof Angel doesn’t have an official release date yet, but one thing’s clear: CJ Perry is coming for your bookshelf and your box office.