It’s been a minute since we last saw Darin Brooks’ Wyatt charming his way across The Bold and the Beautiful set. Although fans continue to wish Wyatt would return, the actor has been busy on other projects. He recently took to social media to share a glimpse of his new film, The Roaring Game, and from the looks of it, he’s traded designer suits and love triangles for curling stones, ice rinks, and Olympic dreams.
Key Takeaways
- Darin Brooks is stepping into the sports comedy world with his new film, The Roaring Game.
- The actor announced the project on Instagram, alongside a screenshot of a Deadline article about the movie.
- The Roaring Game will be released by Brainstorm Media in February 2026—perfectly timed with the Winter Olympics.
- Brooks stars alongside Mickey Rourke, Rob Gronkowski, Justin Chatwin, Fivel Stewart, and Eddie Kaye Thomas, under the direction of Tom DeNucci.
- Producer Chad A. Verdi describes the project as a nostalgic throwback to ‘90s and early 2000s comedies with a modern sports twist.
Let’s Curl
Brooks posted on Instagram with the caption, “LETS CURL! 💪🥌😎 COMING FEBRUARY 2026!!! Just in time for the Winter Olympics!” He included a screenshot from a Deadline article about The Roaring Game. It explained that the film, starring Brooks, Mickey Rourke, and Rob Gronkowski, has been picked up for North American distribution by Brainstorm Media and is slated to hit theaters in February 2026.
It described the film as being about “the journey of Ricky, a high school custodian who loses everything when his girlfriend is selected to play hockey for Team USA and compete in the World Games. Determined to win her back, he assembles a misfit curling team, leveraging his janitorial skills to compete for gold. With humor, drama, and unlikely heroes, Rickey’s quest for redemption captivates the nation.”
Brooks joins an ensemble that includes Rourke (The Wrestler), Justin Chatwin (Shameless), Fivel Stewart (The Recruit), Eddie Kaye Thomas (American Pie), and yes, former Patriots tight end Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski. It’s also expertly directed by Tom DeNucci (Vault).
Fans Bring the Fire
The president of Verdi Productions, Chad A. Verdi, stated, “This film is a true throwback to the comedies of the ’90s and early 2000s, which there has been a vocal demand for among audiences.” He praised Brainstorm Media for timing the release of the film with the Winter Olympics in February 2026. Brainstorm Media CEO Michelle Shwarzstein added that it’s a “fun twist on the classic underdog story”—and honestly, that sounds right in Brooks’s wheelhouse.
If Brooks’s caption didn’t make fans cheer, the Instagram comments section sure did. His soap and film-world friends came out swinging with excitement. The Young and the Restless’ Tracey Bregman jumped in with, “Yes!!! 🙌🙌🙌.” Actor Eric Martsolf kept it simple but supportive with a single “🙌,” while Blue Mountain State co-star Molly Burnett hyped her friend with “LETS GOOOOOO BIG BROSHER🥌.”
There was no shortage of enthusiasm either, as one fan wrote, “I can’t wait to show my brother this!!!,” while another added, “Come back to [B&B], you are missed.” And the fan enthusiasm rolled on with a resounding, “HELL YEAH!! 🥌,” by one, and an enthusiastic “We can’t wait to watch!” from another.
