Tom Vaughan-Lawlor starring as English goalkeeper in new Netflix film

Nidge in nets.

Irish actor Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, best known for his role as Nidge in the RTÉ crime series Love/Hate, is set to star in an upcoming Netflix film about the Homeless World Cup. Vaughan-Lawlor has enjoyed an eclectic acting career since Love/Hate left our screens, featuring in Dublin Murders, Frank of Ireland, The Infiltrator and multiple Marvel franchise films as Ebony Maw. Now the Irish actor is set to star alongside Bill Nighy in The Beautiful Game as the English goalkeeper for the Homeless World Cup.

Tom Vaughan Lawlor starring as English goalkeeper in new Netflix film

The synopsis for The Beautiful Game reads: "Mal (Nighy) is the manager of England’s homeless football team, taking his players to Rome with the hope of being crowned champions of the Homeless World Cup, a global street soccer tournament.

"At the last minute he decides to bring with them a talented striker Vinny (Micheal Ward), who could give them a real chance at winning, but only if he’s ready to let go of his past and become part of the team.

"Made with the support of the Homeless World Cup, The Beautiful Game is a film of second chances - where homeless teams from around the world find that all roads lead to Rome, and everything’s to play for."

Directed by Thea Sharrock (Me Before You, Wicked Little Letters), The Beautiful Game is also produced by Colin Farrell, who has a long-time connection to the Homeless World Cup - He narrated the 2008 documentary Kicking It, which focused on the live of several homeless people who have their live changed after taking part in the competition. Going since 2003, the next Homeless World Cup is set to take place this year in Seoul, South Korea. Join JOE’s WhatsApp community for first access to news, updates, and quizzes. Click on this link to receive news and the latest headlines directly to your phone. You can leave the group at any time.

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