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Vanderbilt QB Jared Curtis secured a cameo in Nate Bargatze's upcoming movie 'The Breadwinner' through an NIL deal. The film is set to release at the end of May.
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How Vanderbilt QB Jared Curtis landed a role in Nate Bargatze's new movie
Before taking his first snap as a Vanderbilt football quarterback, Jared Curtis cashed in on an NIL deal.
Curtis has a cameo role in Nashville comedian Nate Bargatze's new movie, "The Breadwinner," which will be released at the end of May, according to a post on Outkick’s Clay Travis' X account. Curtis, wearing a Vanderbilt hat, is shopping for a new car in his scene.
The NIL deal was made for all the world to see when Bargatze, who is a huge Vanderbilt fan, was the guest picker on ESPN's College Gameday on Vanderbilt's campus in the 2025 football season, ahead of the Commodores' game against Missouri.
Curtis, in his senior season at Nashville Christian, was still trying to choose between Georgia, where he had committed, and Vanderbilt, which was making a strong push for his services to replace Heisman trophy runner-up quarterback Diego Pavia.
Comedian and actor Nate Bargatze speaks with members of the media before a special screening of The Breadwinner at the Regal Hollywood on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Jared Curtis has a cameo role in the movie 'The Breadwinner', where he is seen shopping for a new car.
'The Breadwinner' is scheduled to be released at the end of May.
Curtis landed the role through an NIL deal, which was highlighted when Nate Bargatze appeared as a guest picker on ESPN's College Gameday.
The NIL deal allowed Jared Curtis to gain exposure and a role in a film, showcasing the opportunities available to student-athletes.

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Comedian and actor Nate Bargatze arrives for the special screening of The Breadwinner at the Regal Hollywood on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Comedian and actor Nate Bargatze arrives for the special screening of The Breadwinner at the Regal Hollywood on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Nate Bargatze greets director Eric Appel, left, and producer Jeremy Latcham at the special screening of The Breadwinner at the Regal Hollywood on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
Producer Jeremy Latcham arrives for the special screening of The Breadwinner at the Regal Hollywood on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Comedian and actor Nate Bargatze speaks with members of the media before a special screening of The Breadwinner at the Regal Hollywood on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Comedian and actor Nate Bargatze speaks with members of the media before a special screening of The Breadwinner at the Regal Hollywood on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Comedian and actor Nate Bargatze arrives for the special screening of The Breadwinner at the Regal Hollywood on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Comedian and actor Nate Bargatze arrives for the special screening of The Breadwinner at the Regal Hollywood on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Nate Bargatze greets director Eric Appel, left, and producer Jeremy Latcham at the special screening of The Breadwinner at the Regal Hollywood on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Producer Jeremy Latcham arrives for the special screening of The Breadwinner at the Regal Hollywood on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Bargatze mentioned a movie role to the 5-star quarterback during the ESPN broadcast, saying "you want to be in a movie?"
He earlier said, "Just remind Jared Curtis how much I would love for you to come to Vanderbilt. And we’re local kids. We’ll become best friends, bud.”
About two weeks later, on Dec. 2, 2025, Curtis announced he would stay home to play for Vanderbilt instead of Georgia.
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In the PG-rated movie, Bargatze works at a Toyota dealership where Curtis is shopping. Speaking of Georgia, in an ironic twist, "The Breadwinner" was filmed in Atlanta but is set in Nashville, with references to landmarks such as Centennial Park, the Tennessee Titans, and the Nashville Fairgrounds.
Along with Bargatze, stars include Mandy Moore, Colin Jost, Zach Cherry, Martin Herlihy, Kumail Nanjiani and Will Forte. Nashville-based country singer Maddox Batson and comedian Dusty Slay, a close friend of Bargatze's, also appear in the film.
Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on X @MikeOrganWriter.
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