Barcelona’s Star Footballer Neymar is set to appear in the next ‘xXx: The Return of Xander Cage’ installment with Vin Diesel. Neymar has swapped the football pitch for the big screen of Hollywood. Recently, Vin Diesel announced on Instagram that Neymar had completed his first day of filming.
Barcelona’s footballer Neymar, is no longer just content with being a football star on the television screen. He wants to achieve stardom on the silver screen too. The lead actor praised Neymar’s acting skills, calling him a ‘natural’. “So proud to announce that @neymarjr has filmed his first day on XxX.” Vin Diesel wrote.
Naymar Said, “I’ve always wanted to be in a film and to experience what it feels like. I never imagined I it would be with actors like Vin Diesel, Nina Dobrev and Samuel L. Jackson. I’m anxious and nervous but I can’t wait.” The movie is set to be released in January 2017.
Neymar’s role in the movie, titled xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, is thought to be the Brazilian’s first foray into the world of acting.
The Brazilian star had earlier teased about being on location but stated that “Vin might have to kill him” if he revealed the reason.
Neymar also appeared in a live broadcast on Vin Diesel’s official Facebook page.
Posted by Vin Diesel on Friday, June 3, 2016