Football legend lands surprise big-money role in Only Fools and Horses musical
As part of the deal, he has roped in former footballer pals for cameos
VINNIE Jones has been offered a big-money deal to star in Only Fools and Horses The Musical.
But the ex-footballer, 59, will have to polish up his singing skills when the West End comedy returns later this year.
Vinnie is also in hot demand for other TV and film projects following his impressive turn in Netflix smash The Gentlemen.
A source 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 out terms now.”
As part of the deal, has roped in footie pals for cameos, including ex-Chelsea star Dennis Wise.
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.
Ex-Wales midfielder Vinnie has reinvented himself as a film star since retiring from football.
He appeared in two of Guy Ritchie’s early films — 1998’s Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and 2000’s Snatch.
Last month he returned to TV screens in Ritchie’s action comedy The Gentlemen, playing groundskeeper Geoff Seacombe.