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The Holy One: Man United boss Jose Mourinho set to play Pope in new movie
JOSE MOURINHO is reportedly the No 1 choice to be the voice of Pope Frances in animated movie Fe.
Jose Mourinho will be the voice of Pope Frances in new movie Fe
Mourinho was unveiled as the new United boss last week, signing a three-year deal with the club.
Express Sport understands he will be busy in the upcoming transfer window, with £200million to spend on bolstering his squad.
However, according to The Mirror, the Portuguese will also have his hands full away from football and is tipped to star in animated film Fe.
The report says he has been chosen to voice Pope Francis in the movie which is scheduled for release on May 13 2017.
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Fe is being made to mark the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary and will be released in multiple languages - Portuguese, English, French and Italian.
Mourinho took up offer 'without reticence or demands'
Mourinho's selection has reportedly been approved by the Vatican and it is said the United boss will donate his earnings to a charity for underprivileged children.
Rui Pedro Oliveira, from production company Imagineview, said Mourinho took up the offer 'without reticence or demands.'
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