Zlatan Ibrahimovic's role in Asterix and Obelix film leaves Milan, football fans curious

Four-time Serie A champion Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to make his big-screen debut in next Asterix and Obelix film. AC Milan forward posted word “Antivirus”, name of his character, on his Instagram account using set and colours associated with Goscinny/Uderzo heroes. However, fans have now been curious to know more about film and Zlatan Ibrahimovic role in it. 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic film: AC Milan star set to make acting debut in new Asterix and Obelix film

Veteran Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has alrey sampled life of a singer at Italy's Sanremo music festival but will now turn his hand to acting after being cast in a new Asterix and Obelix film. Zlatan sang a duet with Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic at music festival and later explained that he would like to try acting as well. It now appears that four-time Ligue 1 champion is set to test waters by giving it a shot in an upcoming film. Earlier on Thursday, reports claimed that Ibrahimovic will be taking up a role in film "Asterix and Obelix: Silk Ro", which is  fifth movie in live-action series. 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic role in Asterix and Obelix has fans questioning Milan star's career choice

Zlatan Ibrahimovic film will be directed by Guillaume Canet, who also plays Asterix Gaul and it will also star Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard as Cleopatra and Gilles Lellouche as Obelix. movie is scheduled to released in 2022 and Zlatan Ibrahimovic role appeared to be confirmed in film after forward posted a picture on social media that re "Antivirus", name of character he will play. However, fans were quick to comment on his post, with some claiming that Zlatan's decision to begin a career in acting might mean end of his football career. 

On Twitter, one wrote, "Zlatan pursuing acting might mean that he will end his illustrious football career soon." A second ded, "Zlatan is 39 now, he's probably deciding to pursue something else because he's entering Twilight years of his career. However, some also shared jokes about Milan superstar, "Keen to see how Zlatan acts in a movie, or how a movie acts in Zlatan. Anor joked, "Zlatan playing character of Antivirus because COVID h no effect on him." 

Ibrahimovic has scored 16 goals and racked up two assists for AC Milan this season, helping Rossoneri to second in Serie A standings. His impressive goalscoring form also saw him return to Sweden national team set-up. 

Image Credits - Zlatan Ibrahimovic Instagram