Antoine Griezmann will playSuperman in the new Lego Batman Movie, he has confirmed
Atletico Madrid star has been flying this season - and will put his skills to the test playing the hero in French film
ANTOINE GRIEZMANN will voice Superman in the new Lego Batman Movie.
Which makes sense considering the French striker has been flying this season.
The 14-goal Atletico Madrid star revealed as such in a video on his Facebook page.
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Director Chris McKay - best known for TV series 'Robot Chicken' - has called upon Atletico's hero for the French adaptation of the blockbuster film.
Manchester United have been hot on the heels of the Vicente Calderon's Man of Steel, with an £80million transfer in the works.
Griezmann's brother, Theo, posted a kryptonite, ahem, cryptic message linking his brother to Old Trafford.
United star Paul Pogba has also reportedly been ringing his France team-mate EVERY day in a bid to lure him to the the Theatre of Dreams.
Atletico boss Diego Simeone insists he will not block a move for Griezmann (well, he's no Lex Luther) should United come calling.
He said: "I don't tie anybody down. I simply work in order to continue getting better for the good of the club.
"He [Griezmann] is in an extraordinary moment, he is working well, he has got back on the scoresheet. He is currently in great form and it's normal that the top clubs in the world want him.
"I'm not surprised that those that can afford him are seeking him."
Griezmann, 25, has been known to be Comic-al in the past, having once jumped into a car circling a stadium to celebrate scoring a goal.