A reality show featuring Cristiano Ronaldo is coming soon to the Facebook Watch platform.
So far, the details of the agreement between Facebook and the popular Real Madrid player have not been disclosed. Cristiano Ronaldo is to receive USD 10 million for signing. According to preliminary arrangements, the series is to consist of 13 episodes.
Uncertainties surrounding the deal
It is still unknown whether the deal will go through, but if the suspicions prove correct, it will be Facebook's largest investment in its film platform.
Matador Content and Religion of Sports are handling the production of the much-anticipated series.
CR7 the most popular on Facebook
Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7) is the most popular athlete on Facebook. Statistics show that the Portuguese Real Madrid player has more than 120 million fans around the world, which will certainly contribute to high viewership for the series of episodes available on Facebook Watch.
Summary
Facebook Watch may soon gain a new reality show featuring Cristiano Ronaldo. The Real Madrid player is to receive USD 10 million for 13 episodes, with production provided by Matador Content and Religion of Sports. The deal has not yet been confirmed, but if it goes through, it will be Facebook's largest investment in its film platform. Ronaldo, with more than 120 million fans, guarantees a huge audience. This is another step by the platform toward exclusive content featuring sports stars.
