Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are reuniting for a Disney+ unscripted sailing docuseries following their SailGP team, the BONDS Flying Roos [1].
The partnership leverages the high-profile friendship and professional chemistry of the two actors to bring niche competitive sailing to a mainstream global audience. By blending sports documentary elements with the star power of the duo, Disney+ aims to expand its adventure and sports programming.
The series focuses on the BONDS Flying Roos as they navigate a global racing season [1]. The production will track the Australian team across various SailGP venues around the world, capturing the high-speed nature of the competition and the operational challenges of the sport [2], [4].
Reynolds and Jackman serve as co-owners of the team [1]. The project marks another collaboration between the pair, who recently starred together in the Deadpool and Wolverine franchise [7]. This venture transitions their partnership from scripted cinema to the reality of professional athletics.
Disney+ is positioning the show as a core part of its unscripted adventure content [4]. The series intends to showcase the intensity of high-speed sailing, and the personal dynamics involved in managing a professional racing team [1], [5].
While a specific premiere date has not been disclosed, the announcement arrived this month [1], [4]. The series will be available exclusively on the Disney+ streaming platform [1].
“The series will follow the Australian BONDS Flying Roos team as they race at SailGP venues around the world.”
This series represents a strategic move by Disney+ to capture the 'sportainment' market, using celebrity ownership to drive viewership for a specialized sport like SailGP. By attaching Reynolds and Jackman, the network transforms a technical racing competition into a character-driven narrative, potentially increasing the commercial viability and visibility of the BONDS Flying Roos on a global scale.
