Cristiano Ronaldo Ventures into Film Industry with Matthew Vaughn’s Studio
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has taken his first step into the movie business by teaming up with British film director Matthew Vaughn to launch a film studio, UR Marv. The joint venture aims to combine Ronaldo’s global brand power with Vaughn’s success in action cinema, producing films that will be part of the same action franchise.
According to The Times, the studio plans to combine traditional film-making with "innovative technology". Although the exact investment in the venture has not been disclosed, two films have already been produced, with a third currently underway. As reported by The Times, details of the release of the first film are expected soon.
The move comes as streaming platforms such as Netflix and Disney+ boost independent film producers by offering to distribute films to a global audience. This development has created new opportunities for filmmakers and producers to reach a wider audience. As The Times notes, Ronaldo’s involvement in the film industry is an exciting chapter for the footballer, who has been expanding his off-pitch portfolio for over a decade.
Ronaldo, 40, has stakes in various businesses, including hotels, a Portuguese media company, a porcelain manufacturer, and a tennis and padel club in Lisbon. This move into media ventures underscores his ambition to solidify his influence in the entertainment industry, particularly after joining the Saudi Arabian soccer club Al Nassr in 2022 for a reported annual salary of about $200 million. As quoted in The Times, Ronaldo said, "This is an exciting chapter for me, as I look ahead to new ventures in business."
Matthew Vaughn, 54, a London-born and raised film director, described Ronaldo as "a real-life superhero". He said, "Cristiano has created stories on the pitch that I could never have written." Vaughn is known for fast-paced blockbusters such as Kingsman, Kick-Ass, and X-Men: First Class. He is currently working on two more Kingsman films through his company, Marv.
The partnership between Ronaldo and Vaughn brings together two successful individuals in their respective fields. With Ronaldo’s global brand power and Vaughn’s expertise in action cinema, UR Marv is poised to make a significant impact in the film industry. As The Times reports, the studio’s plans to combine traditional film-making with innovative technology will be an interesting development to watch.
Vaughn’s filmography includes several notable films, and his company, Marv, has produced a range of successful movies. As reported by The Times, he is currently working on two more Kingsman films, which are expected to be released in the future. With UR Marv, Ronaldo and Vaughn are set to shake up the film industry with their innovative approach to filmmaking.
The collaboration between Ronaldo and Vaughn has generated significant interest in the entertainment industry. As The Times notes, Ronaldo has recently expressed interest in owning several football clubs once his playing career ends. While he has not announced his retirement, his involvement in the film industry suggests that he is planning for a life beyond football.
UR Marv’s plans to produce films that are part of the same action franchise will be closely watched by fans and industry experts alike. With Ronaldo’s global brand power and Vaughn’s expertise in action cinema, the studio is poised to make a significant impact in the film industry. As reported by The Times, the release of the first film from UR Marv is expected soon, and it will be interesting to see how the studio’s innovative approach to filmmaking is received by audiences worldwide.
