Ian Wright is featured in the trailer for a new Netflix film after quitting Match of the Day.
The Arsenal striker-turned-sports pundit, 60, appears in the trailer for Daniel Kaluuya’s new movie The Kitchen.
A synopsis for the flick, which is co-helmed by Kaluuya and Kibwe Tavares in their directorial debuts, says it is a dystopian science fiction drama set in a near-future version of London. With social housing eliminated, the city’s working class live in a dangerous environment known as “The Kitchen”.
The trailer sees Kane “Kano” Robinson starring, alongside newcomer Jedaiah Bannerman and Wright in the enigmatic role of “Lord Kitchener”.
While he previously had a cameo as himself in the hit TV show Ted Lasso, this marks Wright’s most high-profile acting gig to date.
This development comes a day after Wright announced he would be leaving MOTD at the end of the current season.
Wright made his debut on the football highlights programme in 1997 while still a player, and became a regular pundit in 2002 after retiring from football in 2000.
Announcing his decision in a statement, Wright said: “After my debut show whilst still a player in 1997 and many more memorable years, I’ll be stepping back from BBC MOTD at the end of this season.
“I feel very privileged to have had such an incredible run on the most iconic football show in the world.
“Anyone that knows my story knows how much the show has meant to me since I was a young boy. MOTD is my Holy Grail. On my first ever show, I told [presenter] Des Lynam, ‘This is my Graceland’. It will always be my Graceland and I will always be watching.”
Adding: “I’m stepping back having made great friends and many great memories. I’m really looking forward to my last months on the show and covering what will hopefully be an amazing title race.”
