MR. IRRELEVANT: THE JOHN TUGGLE STORY with David Corenswet Footage Reaction Video - CinemaCon 2026
Paramount Pictures recently screened the first footage of the upcoming inspiration sports film Mr. Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story, which stars Superman star David Corenswet, and here's our reaction!
The movie is about John Tuggle, who was given the title after being the last pick of the last round of the 1983 NFL draft. Jonathan Levine (50/50, Warm Bodies) is directing, with Emmy-nominated writer Nick Santora (FUBAR, Reacher) penning the script.
The film centers on the remarkable true story of former New York Giants running back John Tuggle, best known for being the final pick of the 1983 NFL draft, earning the nickname “Mr. Irrelevant.”
The original “Mr. Irrelevant” title was coined in 1976 by USC receiver Paul Salata, who founded Irrelevant Week as a tongue-in-cheek celebration of the draft’s final pick. While most of those players fade into obscurity, a few like Tuggle end up redefining the label in unforgettable ways.