India, Dec. 20 -- Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has officially joined the cast of the Fast and Furious franchise for its upcoming instalment, Fast X: Part 2, marking one of the most high-profile crossovers between global sports and Hollywood cinema. The announcement has sparked massive excitement among fans worldwide, with cast members also welcoming the football icon into the 'Fast family.' Soon after the news was confirmed, actor Tyrese Gibson took to Instagram to share his excitement. Posting a picture from the sets of Fast X: Part 2, Gibson welcomed Ronaldo with open arms. The pic featured an impressive lineup including Ronaldo, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Ludacris and Michelle Rodriguez. Calling the footballer's addition a game-changer, Gibson wrote, "Welcome to the family! @CristianoRonaldo the global dance just went into new heights," suggesting that the franchise has reached a new level of global appeal. Fans were quick to react, with many imagining over-the-top scenarios typical of the franchise's tone. One fan jokingly commented that with Statham, The Rock and John Cena already part of the saga, the makers might as well bring Argentine footballer Lionel Messi on board to face off against Ronaldo. Diesel, the face of the franchise, had earlier confirmed Ronaldo's involvement and revealed that a special role was written for him. "Everyone asked, would he be in the Fast mythology. I gotta tell you he is a real one. We wrote a role for him," Diesel shared, further fuelling curiosity around Ronaldo's character.HTC...