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Manchester City's Erling Haaland Making Film Debut
The Manchester City forward joins a voice cast led by Rita Ora and Ella Purnell as the film targets a late 2026 release.
- Norwegian soccer superstar Erling Haaland is making his film debut as a Viking in ViQueens, an upcoming animated adventure directed by Harald Zwart.
- The film follows Viking girls Hedvig and Ingrid on an epic journey from the realm of Lofotr to the Emperor's palace in China, exploring themes of courage and friendship.
- Joining a star-studded cast including pop star Rita Ora and actress Ella Purnell, Haaland brings more than 40 million Instagram followers to the project, boosting its international appeal.
- Slated for delivery in late 2026, the film will launch in Norway on Christmas Day and arrive on over 2,000 screens in the United States.
- Sola Media is managing worldwide sales, seeking pre-sales at the Cannes Film Market this week. Director Zwart, known for The Karate Kid reboot, has blended European and Hollywood features throughout his career.
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Manchester City's striker, Erling Haaland, will make his debut as an actor in an animated feature, playing the voice of a Viking – called Haaland.
Erling Haaland plays Viking in animated film
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