In 2021, it became known that Zlatan Ibrahimovic (41) had landed the role of Caius Antivirus in “Asterix and Obelix: The Middle Kingdom”.
It is the fifth feature film in the series. The last film, “Asterix and Obelix in the Brits” was released in 2012.
Shows off the skills
according to Aftonbladet director and lead actor, Guillaume Canet, previously stated that he wanted an actor with “the right personality and arrogance” for the role.
It is not unusual for major sports personalities to play in the “Asterix and Obelix” films. The 2008 film Asterix and the Olympic Games featured Zinédine Zidane, Tony Parker and Michael Schumacher.
according to The Sun Among other things, Zlatan can be seen in a war scene, where he gets to use his football skills to fight the enemy.
WAR SCENE: Zlatan will be seen in a war scene where he gets to use his skills as a footballer. Photo: Star Media Entertainment
Knee injury
Last year it was known that the Swedish football star would be on the sidelines for seven to eight months due to a knee operation.
In an interview with Italian Gazzetta dello Sportreproduced by Swedish Football ChannelIbrahimovic says that he is expected back on the football pitch in January 2023 at the earliest.
– You will notice that. When I return, it will reverberate, you can be sure. It’s going to be brutal, he said himself about the comeback.
The film has the Norwegian title “Asterix & Obelix: I drakens rike” and has its cinema premiere in Norway on 17 February this year.
