Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo is making his next big move — into the world of cinema.

The 40-year-old sports icon has teamed up with British director Matthew Vaughn to launch an independent film studio called UR-Marv. The studio, unveiled on Thursday, promises to blend cutting-edge technology with traditional filmmaking.

“This is an exciting chapter for me, as I look ahead to new ventures in business,” Ronaldo said in a statement.

Vaughn, known for films such as Kingsman and X-Men: First Class, praised Ronaldo’s larger-than-life persona, saying, “Cristiano has created stories on the pitch that I could never have written, and I look forward to creating inspiring movies with him – he’s a real-life superhero.”

The duo have already co-financed and produced two action films and are currently gearing up for a third installment in the same series. Details of their first release under the new studio are expected soon.

Ronaldo, the most capped player in international football history, holds the record for the highest number of goals scored in international matches – 136 to date. Over his glittering career, he has played for top-tier clubs, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, and has five Ballon d’Or titles to his name.