Lionel Messi-inspired animated series 'Messi and the Giants’ to air on Disney Channel

One of the greatest footballers of all time will now have his own series.

According to Billboard, Disney Branded Television purchased ‘Messi and the Giants’ from Sony Music Vision and Sony Pictures Television – Kids, and an animated series based on Lionel Messi will very soon debut on Disney Channel.

A 12-year-old boy named Leo is taken from his home in Argentina and placed in an alternate reality in the sci-fi animated series. The show will show how the character overcomes hardship, forms a team, and learns how to be a hero.

According to early reports, the series has been in development since 2023. At a later time, it will now debut on Disney Channel and Disney+. Regarding the series’ acquisition by Disney, Lionel Messi remarked in a statement:

First look at Disney’s Lionel Messi animated series titled ‘MESSI AND THE GIANTS.’Coming soon to Disney+ pic.twitter.com/BNLToJXhnn

— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) December 16, 2024

“I always dreamed of being involved in a project that would share the values of sports, the very same values that have been so important to my career, with younger generations. Nothing truly is impossible with teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and hard work. I look forward to sharing this series with kids around the world, and I hope I will inspire them and motivate them to achieve their own dreams. Ever since I was a kid, I always loved animated series, and I look forward to watching this series with my own kids.”

According to the action-adventure cartoon series’ official description, the program follows:

“Leo, an ordinary 12-year-old boy with an extraordinary talent and a huge problem. The once-thriving world of Iko is in tatters at the mercy of the Giants who rule the 10 realms. Only one hero can save them…and he’s the size of a flea. Young Leo is plucked from another world to lead the fight against the tyrannical villains who have kept the 10 realms under their control.”

Lionel Messi’s 2024 season with Inter Miami

Meanwhile, Messi is currently spending his days off after his season with Inter Miami concluded when they were eliminated from the MLS Cup, the former Barcelona star will return to action for the Herosn in mid-February.

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