India, Dec. 14 -- Vin Diesel has suggested that football star Cristiano Ronaldo could be joining the Fast & Furious franchise. The actor and producer said a role has been written for Ronaldo as part of the planned final film in the series.

Diesel shared the update on Instagram on Friday, posting a photo with Ronaldo. Both are seen giving a thumbs-up in the image. "Everyone asked, would he be in the Fast mythology. I gotta tell you he is a real one," Diesel wrote. "We wrote a role for him."

The 11th Fast & Furious film is expected to serve as the franchise's finale. Diesel has previously shared details about the project, including its release window and creative direction. At Fuel Fest in June, Diesel said the film is scheduled for relea...