New star of Fast & Furious: Ronaldo lands role in next installment of franchise

Popular actor Vin Diesel recently stirred up social media with a statement that Cristiano Ronaldo could get a role in the next installment of the “Fast & Furious” franchise. He shared this in an Instagram post, sparking a wave of discussion among fans, MigNews writes.

The script was written for Ronaldo

In his post, Diesel shared a photo with Ronaldo, hinting at a possible collaboration between the two stars. At first, he wrote that Ronaldo could have appeared in the “Fast & Furious” prequel titled “Bandoleros” back in 2009, but it did not happen. However, a few days ago he changed the caption under the photo, adding new meaning: “Everyone asked if he’ll be in ‘Fast’… I have to say he’s the real deal. We wrote a role for him…”. This suggests that the Portuguese footballer will likely get a role in the next part of the franchise.

Role choice and fan reaction

So far, there is no official confirmation regarding Ronaldo’s participation in the film, but fans are actively discussing the news. Most of Diesel’s Instagram followers are reacting positively to the possible involvement of Ronaldo in the iconic racing-and-action series. They are speculating about what role the famous footballer could play in the franchise, which would undoubtedly bring even more viewers to the already popular film saga. Perhaps he will become part of the heroes’ team or play a unique character that highlights his competitive spirit and personality.

What is known about “Fast & Furious 11”

As of today, it is known that “Fast & Furious 11” will be the final installment of the series. The film is expected to be released in April 2027. Given the franchise’s massive popularity, Ronaldo’s participation could be a major step in expanding the audience and another confirmation of how actively the film industry is bringing famous athletes into its projects.