Cristiano Ronaldo begins filming "Day 1s," his first TV series

Cristiano Ronaldo no longer just racks up goals and titles: now he's adding a television production to his list of projects. The Portuguese forward confirmed on social media that filming has already begun on his first series, titled "Day 1s," another step in his expansion beyond the pitch.

The project teams him up with a well known name in film: British director Matthew Vaughn, with whom Ronaldo founded UR Marv Studios. Together they are building this drama series set in the world of soccer, in which Ronaldo himself will play himself. And he's not stopping at acting: he's also credited as executive producer of the show.

The announcement comes just weeks after the 41 year old Portuguese star ended his career with the Portugal national team. Far from slowing down, Ronaldo shared the news with a direct message to his followers:

Great news! Production has just begun on my first TV show, Day 1s. More news coming soon!Cristiano Ronaldo

He posted the message on Instagram, where he's followed by 681 million people, along with several photos from the set. They show British actor Damian Lewis alongside British rapper Dave, both part of the cast. Another image shows the Brentford locker room, one of the locations where part of the story was filmed.

What "Day 1s" is about

The series follows the fictional story of Stanley Dalton, a British soccer agent played by Lewis, who must navigate the highly competitive world of transfers and sports business. A world Ronaldo knows by heart after two decades as one of the most sought after figures in the market.

The cast also includes another big name from soccer: Thierry Henry, the former Arsenal and France forward, who will also appear playing himself. The combination of recognized actors and real figures from the sport appears to be the central bet of the project, which blends fiction with the everyday world of clubs and transfer dealings.

No further details have been revealed yet about a release date or streaming platform, but Ronaldo made clear this is only the beginning: "more news coming soon," he promised. It remains to be seen how the Portuguese forward fits into a field so different from the grass, though with "Day 1s" he's already showing he has no intention of slowing down after hanging up his national team jersey.