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Ronaldo makes a move into television drama production
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Ronaldo makes a move into television drama production

From Arab Times · () English

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  • Cristiano Ronaldo is venturing into television drama production as an executive producer.
  • He will also appear in a soccer-themed series titled "Day 1s," focusing on football agents.
  • The series stars Damian Lewis as a fictional agent and is expected to attract significant interest from streaming platforms.

Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo is expanding his influence beyond the pitch and into the entertainment industry. The Portuguese superstar is set to make his debut as an executive producer on a major television drama centered around the world of football agents.

The upcoming series, reportedly titled "Day 1s," will feature British actor Damian Lewis, known for his roles in "Homeland" and "Billions," as the fictional agent Stanley Dalton. Ronaldo himself is slated to appear in the show, adopting a production model similar to those used by streaming giants like Netflix.

Filming for the drama has already commenced, with Lewis reportedly seen at Barnet's stadium in northwest London. The project also boasts the involvement of French soccer legend Thierry Henry, who is also expected to make an appearance.

A television source told The Sun that the series has the potential to generate substantial interest from streaming platforms vying for broadcast rights. The combination of high-profile names both in front of and behind the camera is seen as a key factor in its anticipated appeal.

The series could attract major interest from streaming platforms competing for broadcast rights, with the involvement of high-profile names both on and off screen adding to its appeal.

โ€” A television sourceDiscussing the potential market appeal of the new drama series.
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