Cristiano Ronaldo is expanding his career beyond football, with the Portuguese superstar announcing that production has officially begun on his first television show, titled Day 1s.
The 41-year-old forward shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, November 11, revealing that the project is being developed alongside British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, director of the Kingsman franchise. The pair co-founded production company UR MARV.
“Exciting news! Production of my first TV show, Day 1s, has just started. More to come!” Ronaldo wrote.
Although details about the show's storyline remain under wraps, the first images shared on social media suggest that football will play a central role.
One of the pictures features a reporter inside the dressing room of a professional football club, with players seated on the benches.
British rapper Dave also appears in the promotional images alongside actor Damian Lewis, best known for playing Bobby Axelrod in the hit series Billions. A framed Ronaldo No. 7 shirt can be seen hanging on the wall behind them.
Dave is no stranger to acting, having previously portrayed the villain Modie in the British crime drama Top Boy.
French football legend Thierry Henry has also shared images from the project, including one showing him sitting behind a desk alongside Lewis, with his football shirt displayed on the wall.
The images have sparked speculation among fans, with some joking about whether Lewis's Billions character, Bobby Axelrod, has turned his attention to buying a football club.
Day 1s is not the only entertainment project Ronaldo and Vaughn are reportedly working on. The duo are also developing a film titled Stuntnuts, which focuses on stunt performers and is set to star Chris Hemsworth, with Matt Damon reportedly making a cameo appearance.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo remains focused on his football career and his pursuit of the remarkable 1,000-goal milestone, which he will now chase exclusively at club level following his retirement from international football.
The Portuguese star recently ended his international career after a reported disagreement involving manager Jorge Jesus.
At this summer's FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo made history alongside Lionel Messi and Guillermo Ochoa as one of only three players to feature in six different editions of the tournament.
Portugal reached the round of 16 before being eliminated by eventual champions Spain. Ronaldo scored three goals during the competition, including his first-ever goal in a World Cup knockout-stage match.
