# Timothée Chalamet Really Playing Ronaldo & Andrew Garfield Playing Messi in a 2028 Biopic?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/timothee-as-ronaldo-andrew-garfield-as-messi/  
Published: 2026-02-18  
Updated: 2026-02-18  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The internet lost its mind. A Letterboxd screenshot went viral on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that Hollywood’s golden boy **Timothée Chalamet** would star as **Cristiano Ronaldo**, and **Andrew Garfield** would play **Lionel Messi** in a 2028 biopic directed by Michael Mann. Football fans. Cinema lovers. Chaos. But before you plan your opening night outfit — here’s the truth: **it’s completely fake.**

## Ronaldo-Messi Biopic Rumour — Fact vs Fiction

| Claim | Verdict |
| --- | --- |
| Timothée Chalamet playing Cristiano Ronaldo | ❌ False — No official announcement |
| Andrew Garfield playing Lionel Messi | ❌ False — No official announcement |
| Biopic titled *“Ronaldo”* releasing in 2028 | ❌ False — No such film confirmed |
| Michael Mann directing the biopic | ❌ False — Unverified, originated from fake Letterboxd post |
| Ana de Armas as Georgina Rodriguez | ❌ False — Part of same hoax |
| Ronaldo’s own film studio (URMarv) is real | ✅ True — Launched in 2025 with filmmaker Matthew Vaughn |
| Andrew Garfield in *The Magic Faraway Tree* | ✅ True — Releases March 27, 2026 |

## So Where Did This Rumour Come From?

![Ronaldo](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1169.png)

A screenshot from a **Letterboxd page** posted by user @AbhayCuts on X went viral, listing the alleged biopic with full cast and crew details. It looked convincing. It had director names, cast names, a release year, everything. There was just one problem — none of it was real.

No studio has confirmed a Ronaldo biopic. Cristiano Ronaldo has made no such announcement. And both Chalamet and Garfield are already locked into their own upcoming projects, leaving little room for a multi-year biopic commitment.

Chalamet, fresh off his *Bob Dylan* and *Wonka* runs, has not teased any footballer role. Garfield, meanwhile, stars in **The Magic Faraway Tree** releasing March 27, 2026 — hardly the schedule of a man about to embark on playing Messi.

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## What IS Real — Ronaldo’s Own Film Studio

Here’s where it gets genuinely exciting. In 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo launched his own independent film production company — **URMarv** — in collaboration with British filmmaker **Matthew Vaughn** (*Kingsman*, *Kick-Ass*). The studio’s stated focus is on *“embracing innovative technology, with a nod to tradition.”*

So while the Chalamet-Garfield biopic is pure fiction, the idea of a Ronaldo-produced film? Very much on the horizon — and potentially far more authentic.

According to [Wikipedia’s Cristiano Ronaldo page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristiano_Ronaldo), Ronaldo is one of the most decorated footballers in history, with 5 Ballon d’Or awards, 900+ career goals, and a global following that makes any film project surrounding him an instant blockbuster candidate.

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## FAQs

### **Q: Are Timothée Chalamet and Andrew Garfield starring in a Ronaldo-Messi biopic in 2028?**

No — this is a viral hoax that originated from a fake Letterboxd post on X. No studio, director, or actor has officially confirmed any Ronaldo or Messi biopic featuring these actors.

### **Q: Does Cristiano Ronaldo have his own film production company?**

 Yes — Ronaldo launched **URMarv** in 2025, a film studio co-created with British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, focused on innovative storytelling. However, this is separate from the fake biopic rumour circulating online.