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Vinnie Jones cut a dapper figure as he attended a photocall to promote his new West End show Only Fools and Horses The Musical in London on Monday.
The footballer-turned-actor is set to take on the role of Danny Driscoll for three weeks over Christmas at the Hammersmith Eventim Apollo.
Vinnie dressed to impress for the photo call to promote his musical theatre debut, in a navy pinstriped suit which he teamed with a coordinated tie and long wool jacket.
He was also joined by a number of his co-stars including Sam Lupton, who will portray Del Boy.
The former midfielder has reportedly been offered big money to star in the musical from December 17, 2024 until January 5, 2025.
Vinnie Jones cut a dapper figure as he attended a photocall to promote his new West End show Only Fools and Horses The Musical in London on Monday
The footballer-turned-actor is set to take on the role of Danny Driscoll; pictured Del Boy (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst) Edward (Lennard Pearce)
Vinnie, who has been praised for his role in Netflix’s The Gentleman, will reportedly ‘surprise’ audiences with his singing voice.
A source previously told The Sun: ‘This is proving to be a huge year for Vinnie. He has received rave reviews across the board for The Gentlemen and his stock has never been higher.
‘A few months ago he was approached by producers for the return of Only Fools and Horses, playing gangster Danny Driscoll.
‘Obviously it’s a role made for him — except nobody has really heard his singing voice before so this will surprise people. They are thrashing through the terms.’
Former midfielder Vinnie has also reportedly made a deal that some of his footballer pals including ex-Chelsea player Dennie Wise will also make a cameo.
The musical, created by Paul Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan, sees Danny lend money to Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter to pay for his brother Rodney’s wedding.
When Del Boy is unable to repay the cash, Danny beats him up.
MailOnline have contacted Vinnie’s representatives for comment.
He will star in the show for only three weeks over Christmas at the Hammersmith Eventim Apollo
Vinnie dressed to impress for the photo call in a navy pinstriped suit which he teamed with a coordinated tie and long wool jacket
He was also joined by a number of his co-stars including Sam Lupton, who will portray Del Boy
The former midfielder has reportedly been offered big money to star in the musical from December 17, 2024 until January 5, 2025; pictured with Paul Whitehouse (Grandad)
Pictured L-R Paul as Tony Driscoll, Sam Lupton as Del Boy, Tom Major as Rodney, Vinnie Jones as Danny Driscoll, Craig Berry as Boycie and Paul Whitehouse as Grandad
The musical, created by Paul Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan, sees Danny lend money to Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter to pay for his brother Rodney’s wedding
Vinnie tragically lost his wife, Tanya, who he was married to for 25 years before she sadly lost her battle with cancer in July 2019 at just 53 years of age (pictured 2010)
Vinnie previously appeared in two of Guy Ritchie’s early movies — 1998’s Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and 2000’s Snatch.
He tragically lost his wife, Tanya, who he was married to for 25 years before she sadly lost her battle with cancer in July 2019 at just 53 years of age.
The actor did not appear in any films or scripted television in 2023, but he makes up the main cast of The Gentlemen which was recently released on Netflix.
Commissioned by Netflix, it is a spin-off of the 2019 Guy Ritchie film of the same name, and will also be directed by the star.
The film also star Theo James, Kaya Scodelario, and comedian Peter Serafinowicz.
