Former Manchester United star Eric Cantona has featured in new French film You And The Night based around an orgy.

The 48-year-old, who plays a character called The Stallion, features in a number of sex scenes, one of which sees him whipped by a dominatrix played by actress Beatrice Dalle.

Cantona, who began his acting career at 30 years of age, has insisted that he has no concerns over playing a 'risky' character.

"I don't see risks. It's a risk for why?" Cantona told Metro. "I like cinema because we can play any kind of character. I don't want to play only the good ones.

"I like to play the bad ones sometimes. Very, very bad ones! For this one, yes, it's very special but it's so wonderful, so it's not risky for me. It's a great opportunity for me."

Cantona retired from football back in 1997.