Two-time Fifa world player of the year Ronaldinho is taking his quick feet to the movies. The former Brazil international has signed up to act in the martial arts action film Kickboxer: Retaliation.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ronaldinho is not the only big name from the world of sports to be cast in the film. Boxing legend Mike Tyson and UFC's Paige VanZant will also be acting in the sequel to Kickboxer: Vengeance.
Ronaldinho will take on the role of Ronaldo, an imprisoned martial arts expert known best for his deadly kick, which he will teach Moussi.
"As producers, much like advertisers and brands, we must look at a potential star's total value," producer Rob Hickman explained. "In addition to his charisma, Ronaldinho also brings with him 66 million social media followers from all parts of the globe. Those numbers are an element that a lot of traditional movie stars can't offer and when we market the film, is something that will be invaluable."
Retaliation is the second part of the Kickboxer trilogy which is based on a 1989 film by the same name. The first instalment Vengeance that features Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dave Bautista is set to release later this year.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ronaldinho is not the only big name from the world of sports to be cast in the film. Boxing legend Mike Tyson and UFC's Paige VanZant will also be acting in the sequel to Kickboxer: Vengeance.
Ronaldinho will take on the role of Ronaldo, an imprisoned martial arts expert known best for his deadly kick, which he will teach Moussi.
"As producers, much like advertisers and brands, we must look at a potential star's total value," producer Rob Hickman explained. "In addition to his charisma, Ronaldinho also brings with him 66 million social media followers from all parts of the globe. Those numbers are an element that a lot of traditional movie stars can't offer and when we market the film, is something that will be invaluable."
Retaliation is the second part of the Kickboxer trilogy which is based on a 1989 film by the same name. The first instalment Vengeance that features Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dave Bautista is set to release later this year.
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