Chris Jericho steps into a villain role on CBS ‘Tracker’ — as he shares major career news

Chris Jericho has announced a new on-screen role: a guest appearance on an upcoming episode of the CBS drama series Tracker, where Chris Jericho will play a villainous character named Virgil Dean.

What is Chris Jericho’s new role on ‘Tracker’?

In an Instagram announcement, Chris Jericho said he will guest star on Tracker in a villain role named Virgil Dean. The episode is directed by Dave Barrett and also features guest appearances by Erica Durance and David Ramsey.

When and where will the episode air (ET)?

The episode is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, March 22 (ET). It will air on the CBS network and be available on the Paramount+ streaming service.

Why this move matters for Chris Jericho right now

The guest role arrives during a period in which Chris Jericho has taken on multiple outside projects. This work has unfolded in the months after taking time off from pro wrestling in April 2025, following a loss to Bandido at AEW Dynasty.