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Ronaldinho: Brazilian soccer sensation cast in 'Kickboxer' movie

By Alex Butler
Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho. (Instagram)
Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho. (Instagram)

LAS VEGAS, June 1 (UPI) -- Dimitri Logothetis' 'Kickboxer' series packs some new global star power with the inclusion of two-time FIFA world player of the year Ronaldinho.

The Brazilian soccer star has joined the cast of 'Kickboxer Retaliation,' according to the Hollywood Reporter. The film, directed by Logothetis, also includes boxer Mike Tyson and UFC's Paige VanZart. It is currently in production.

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"Retaliation centers on a man (Moussi) brought forcibly back to Thailand to fend for his life against a new formidable foe, a fighter named Mongkut (portrayed by Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, best known for playing Gregor Clegane, aka The Mountain, on Game of Thrones)," according to the Hollywood Reporter's Borys Kit.

Chegando para as gravações do @kickboxerretaliation aqui em Vegas. Boraaa! 😎 🎥

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The Reporter says that Ronaldinho will play 'Ronaldo,' an "expert martial arts kicker."

"As producers, much like advertisers and brands, we must look at a potential star's total value," producer Rob Hickman told the Reporter. "In addition to his charisma, Ronaldinho also brings with him 66 million social media followers from all parts of the globe. Those numbers are an element that a lot of traditional movie stars can't offer and when we market the film, is something that will be invaluable."

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