Disney+ has greenlit an untitled docuseries following the Bonds Flying Roos, an Australian sailing team co-owned by actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman [1].
The project marks a high-profile crossover between professional sports and celebrity branding. By leveraging the global popularity of the two actors, Disney+ aims to attract a broader audience to the niche world of the SailGP Championship [1], [2].
The series will chronicle the operations and competitions of the Bonds Flying Roos as they compete globally [1], [3]. The production focuses on the involvement of Reynolds and Jackman in the management and support of the team, showcasing their roles as owners within the professional sailing circuit [1], [2].
This partnership comes after the actors gained significant attention for their on-screen chemistry in Marvel productions. The streaming service intends to use this existing rapport to drive viewership for the unscripted adventure series [1], [4].
While the series remains untitled, the announcement was made in May 2026 [1], [7]. The show will be available exclusively on Disney+, highlighting the high-stakes environment of the SailGP Championship, a global league known for its high-speed foil-borne catamarans [1], [3].
Details regarding the release date and episode count have not yet been disclosed. The project continues the trend of celebrity investment in professional sports teams, mirroring a growing pattern seen in football and Formula 1 [1], [2].
“Disney+ has greenlit an untitled docuseries following the Bonds Flying Roos.”
This move reflects a strategic effort by Disney+ to diversify its unscripted content by blending sports documentaries with celebrity-driven narratives. By utilizing Reynolds and Jackman's established public personas, the platform is attempting to monetize the 'celebrity-owner' trend to increase the visibility of SailGP, potentially expanding the sport's commercial footprint in the U.S. and international markets.
