FOOTBALL hero Ian Wright has scored his first role in a major movie — a cameo playing himself. The ex-Arsenal striker, 56, was approached directly by Oscar-winning Brit Daniel Kaluuya to appear in futuristic Netflix flick The Kitchen.
And the Match of the Day pundit, who was Arsenal’s record goalscorer, was quick to seize the chance. A source said: “Daniel is a massive Gooner, and a huge Ian Wright fan.
He’s written this incredible thriller, and wanted Ian to appear. “So he got in touch, and Ian was delighted — and leapt at the chance. “He hasn’t had any acting lessons but after years appearing on Match of the Day — and having recently shot an M&S gig — he’s actually a natural in front of the camera.
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