What Drives You with John Cena Revealed by Roku
Roku has released a first look at What Drives You, a new talk series hosted by John Cena. What Drives You will begin streaming on The Roku Channel on January 21.
John Cena is known for his award-winning performances in the ring and on the big screen, but now this global icon is ready to give audiences a front-row seat to his two biggest passions: cars and connecting with people.
What Drives You is a breakthrough talk format where John will spend time with the most successful celebrities on the planet and talk about what drives them—both on the road and in their hearts.
What Drives You is produced by ITV America’s Leftfield Pictures. David George, Shawn Witt, Sean Moran, Jay Bienstock, John Cena and Dan Baime are the series’ executive producers.
In each episode, John Cena will hitch a ride with a new guest for an in-depth interview and curiosity-fueled excursion, as they discuss a wide variety of both laugh-out-loud and deeply personal topics, all the while reminiscing about some of the guest’s favorite memories associated with their prized ride.
“The car you drive and where you drive it can say a lot about who you are, from your personality type to what you value and prioritize the most,” said Cena previously. “’What Drives You’ is all about tapping into this and each guest’s unique connection to their car, and a destination close to their heart, as the crux of a candid and wide-ranging conversation. It’s a great opportunity for me to ride shotgun and learn from some of the world’s most entertaining and inspiring individuals.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with John Cena and Leftfield Pictures to bring our audience ‘What Drives You,’ a talk series that merges John’s passions for cars, conversation, and entertainment,” said Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Originals, Roku Media. “John infuses extraordinary energy into every conversation he has, giving viewers an under-the-hood look into the lives of each guest.”
“We’ve always felt that John’s quick wit, sincere curiosity, and charm would make him a terrific host for a talk format, and ‘What Drives You’ is the perfect vehicle (sorry) to showcase his talent and genuine obsession with all things automotive,” said Leftfield Pictures President Shawn Witt. “We’re stoked to bring this series to life with him and our partners at Roku.”
WHAT DRIVES YOU EPISODES
EPISODE 1: LOGAN PAUL IN PARADISE
In Puerto Rico, John meets Logan Paul. They go for a drive in Logan’s Ford Bronco, talk about career highs and lows, and end up at Logan’s gym, where his brother, Jake Paul, is training for a fight.
EPISODE 2: JELLY ROLL, SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN
John visits country singer Jelly Roll in Nashville. They go for a drive in Jelly’s RAM 1500 Laramie, and John learns about Jelly’s life, from being a convict to his meteoric rise to stardom.
EPISODE 3: TRAVIS BARKER DROPS A BEAT
John meets up with drummer Travis Barker, who shows John his 1987 Buick GNX. After a drive in Travis’ Mercedes Benz G-Wagon 4X42, the duo return to Travis’ studio to collaborate on an original song.
EPISODE 4: THE MIZ AND MR. CENA
In Los Angeles, John visits his former WWE rival, The Miz. They hit the road in The Miz’s Tesla Model X Plaid and talk about how The Miz went from cast member on The Real World to WWE superstar.
