WATCH: ‘Messi and the Giants’ – Inter Miami & Argentina forward to star in new animated series

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is used to starring on the small screen, with his exploits on the field being beamed to every corner of the planet. He is now about to become a cartoon character, with the series in question – which will be distributed throughout the world – depicting a 12-year-old Messi confronting various obstacles and challenges while travelling through a video game in a bid to make his way home.

‘Mess and the Giants’ will feature original music from Sony’s stable of artists and composers, with Joe D’Ambrosia - EVP & General Manager, Sony Pictures Television – Kids – saying of the production: “Football is the only sport around the world that can inspire excitement and connection in the same way that storytelling does. What makes this series special is that it focuses on the same principles of good sportsmanship…it’s about perseverance, resilience, teamwork, and believing in yourself. We’ve enjoyed working with Leo and the entire team at Sony Music on this creative collaboration, and we’re looking forward to sharing more about this thoughtful and inspiring series to our broadcast and platform partners later this month.”

Sony have confirmed that ‘Messi and the Giants’ will be available in English, Spanish and “many other languages”, with Fernando Cabral - EVP, Business Development, Latin-Iberia, Sony Music Entertainment – adding: “We’re thrilled to present Messi and the Giants at MIPCOM, the global market for entertainment content. With our partners at Sony Pictures Television – Kids, we can’t wait to share the vision and creative direction behind this inspirational series with full support from Leo and his incredible team.”

World Cup winner Messi is also about to star in a documentary series from Apple TV+ that lifts the lid on his start to life in the United States with Inter Miami – with the first three episodes of ‘Messi Meets America’ due to air from October 11.