WATCH: Neymar's Scene In The New 'XXX Return of Xander Cage' Film Is Brilliant

It turns out Barcelona winger Neymar is a dab hand at acting after the 24-year-old appeared in the new XXX: Return of Xander Cage film with one of Hollywood's greatest, Samuel L Jackson.

The teaser, released by Paramount Brazil, shows Jackson speaking to Neymar in a restaurant, but it seems there is a case of mistaken identity. All we can say is, we cannot wait to see this on the big screen.

Actor Vin Diesel, who plays Xander Cage, announced on Instagram back in June that Neymar had completed his first day of filming.

He also appeared in a live broadcast on Vin Diesel's official Facebook page.

Neymar will make his acting debut alongside Deepika Padukone and Vin Diesel in xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, which will no doubt spark a domino effect when it comes to footballers and acting roles.

What next? Peter Crouch in Anchorman 3? Emile Heskey as the next James Bond?

The initial release of the film is on 19 January 2016, but here is a sneak peak of the trailer released by Paramount Brazil earlier:

Credit: Paramount Brazil

Brilliant scenes.

Jack Kenmare

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