Former NFL player Tony Gonzalez is making a guest appearance on the CBS comedy series 'The Neighborhood.' In the show's sixth season, which premiered on February 12th, Gonzalez will appear in the seventh episode. He will be portraying the character Derrick, who is Calvin's new physical therapist, played by Cedric the Entertainer.
Derrick, the character played by Tony Gonzalez, is described as a former pro-football player. He had previously aided Dave, portrayed by Max Greenfield, with an injury. Calvin is excited to impress Derrick but finds the physical therapy session to be more painful than anticipated when Derrick comes to provide PT at his home. As a result, Derrick relies on Dave to assist in inspiring Calvin through his challenging healing process.
Tony Gonzalez's appearance on 'The Neighborhood' adds another accomplishment to his already impressive career. Widely recognized as one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history, Gonzalez boasts a remarkable 17-season career predominantly with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Atlanta Falcons. He holds several NFL records, including most touchdowns and yards by a tight end, as well as consecutive starts and Pro Bowl appearances by a tight end.
Following his retirement from professional football in 2013, Gonzalez transitioned into a role as an analyst for 'The NFL Today' and other NFL programming on CBS. Additionally, he currently co-hosts 'Thursday Night Football' on Amazon Prime Video. This isn't the first time Gonzalez has explored the world of acting either. He has previously appeared in multiple episodes of the long-running CBS drama series 'NCIS.' Furthermore, he has featured in movies such as 'XXX: The Return of Xander Cage' and 'The Underdoggs.'
Gonzalez's talent representation includes UTA, SMAC Entertainment, and Jill Fritzo PR, all of whom have played a role in his successful career. With his diverse portfolio, which now includes a guest appearance on 'The Neighborhood,' Gonzalez continues to demonstrate his versatility as an athlete-turned-entertainer.
'The Neighborhood' has historically premiered new episodes in the fall season. However, like many other television productions, this show faced delays due to the recent writers' and actors' strikes, which significantly disrupted Hollywood throughout most of 2023.
Fans can anticipate an exciting and memorable episode of 'The Neighborhood' as Tony Gonzalez joins the cast for this engaging comedy series.
