By Jorge Hernandez
Dec 23, 2024, 16:59 PM EST
Lionel Messi will venture into the small screen with an animated series that Disney will make and which will seek to inspire children and young people to fulfill their dreams.
Through a statement released to the media, the platform Disney+ announced the project “Messi and the giants”which will tell the story of a young man 12-year-old Leo who will travel from Argentina to a fantastic world to fight giant monsters.
Each 22-minute episode takes a journey that focuses on the protagonist’s personal growth. In the series, which is action and adventure, Messi will be seen in his young version, already with an extraordinary talent, but also with a huge problem.
The once prosperous fictional world of Iko is torn apart and at the mercy of the giants who rule the 10 kingdoms. Only one hero can save them… and he’s the size of a flea. Because of this, young Leo is dragged from Earth to lead the fight against the tyrannical villains who have the 10 kingdoms under control.
“I always dreamed of participating in a project in which I shared the values of sport, those same values that were very important in my career, with the younger generations. “Nothing is really impossible with teamwork, perseverance, discipline and hard work,” the captain of the Argentina national team said in the letter.
“I’m looking forward to sharing this series with boys and girls. from all over the world, and I hope to inspire and motivate you to achieve your own dreams.. From childhood, I have always liked animated series, and I am looking forward to watching this series with my own children“added the world champion.
Without confirming the date, this series is expected to arrive in mid-2025, although the platform announced that it will only be available for Latin America.
This will be the Messi’s first appearance in an animated seriesalthough He has previously ventured into video games, through skins in Call of Duty and Fortnite.
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