Unlikely duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Matthew Vaughn have announced the launch of an independent joint venture film studio which is said to embrace innovative technology, with a nod to tradition.聽
The pair have launched UR鈥ARV, through which they have financed and produced two action films together – and are about to begin work on a third in the series.
British filmmaker Vaughn is best-known for his work producing, writing and directing on hit film series鈥� including Kick Ass, X-Men and 碍颈苍驳蝉尘补苍.听
He will team up with global footballing phenomenon Ronaldo, who has been an active figure in the world of investment.
The Portuguese record-breaker invested in personalised nutritional supplements developer Bioniq in 2023, which brought the London-based firm鈥檚 value up to $82m.聽
With his eyes now firmly set on the world of filmmaking, Ronaldo said, 鈥淭his is an exciting chapter for me, as I look ahead to new ventures in business.鈥�
Vaughn added: 鈥淐ristiano has created stories on the pitch that I could never have written, and I look forward to creating inspiring movies with him.
鈥淗e’s a real-life superhero.鈥�