England stars Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole have made a surprise move into film production after getting involved with a new British gangster movie.
Dead Man Running stars rapper 50 Cent and British actor Danny Dyer and has begun filming in London and Manchester.
As executive producers, Ferdinand and Cole have provided some of the finance for director Alex de Rakoff's film.
The plot sees Dyer's character trying to find £100,000 in 24 hours to repay the loan shark played by 50 Cent.
The rapper has already appeared in several films, including the semi-autobiographical Get Rich or Die Tryin' and Righteous Kill.
Ferdinand, who recently said he had wanted to be an actor if football had not worked out for him, is no stranger to the showbusiness world after a previous foray into TV with his show "World Cup Wind-Ups" before the 2006 tournament in Germany.
Ferdinand, who has set up his own record label, also counts 50 Cent among his celebrity friends. Three years ago the American star even joined by Ferdinand and his team-mate Wayne Rooney on stage at the MEN Arena in Manchester.
The United central defender said he was planning for a career in acting, producing and directing once his playing days are over.
"I know I can act, I'm quality. I might take a few lessons but it's something that I feel confident with; it feels natural to act. It'll be quality."
Cole, meanwhile, is married to Girls Aloud star and X-Factor judge Cheryl.
Dyer is a renowned actor and TV presenter and is excited about the project.
"It's mustard. They're top boys and we've had a lot of fun so far. They're naughty geezers but we're making something that is quality."
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