India, July 27 -- Cristiano Ronaldo is taking another major step beyond the football pitch, with the Portugal great set to executive produce and appear in a new scripted television drama centred on the world of British football.

The 41-year-old will be involved in Day 1s, a drama following the life of a fictional elite football agent, with former Arsenal and France great Thierry Henry also expected to feature. Homeland and Billions star Damian Lewis will lead the series as agent Stanley Dalton.

According to The Sun, filming has already begun at Barnet FC's The Hive Stadium in north-west London, with Henry pictured at the venue during production. Ronaldo is expected to make an appearance in the series alongside his role behind the camera...