Disney has greenlit an untitled docuseries following Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's co-owned Australian sailing team,the BONDS Flying Roos, in the high-speed SailGP championship, as announced by the company. The series, which will stream on Disney+ and Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally,promises a blend of action, comedy, and inside access to the competitive world of professional sailing. This marks the first time the two actors have teamed up for a docuseries, building on Reynolds' previous success with the sports documentary format.

From Wrexham to the Waves: How Reynolds Is Repeating His Docuseries Formula

The new series follows the same template that made Welcome to Wrexham a hit for Disney and FX. That show documented Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's ownership of a Welsh football club, earning Emmy nominations and proving that celebrity-backed sports narratives can draw mainstream audiences. According to the announcement, the SailGP docuseries will also be executive produced by Rob Mac, who wokred with Reynolds on the Wrexham project. The key difference: the BONDS Flying Roos compete not in a historic soccer league but in SailGP, a global championship featuring identical F50 catamarans that exceed speeds of 100 km/h.

The BONDS Flying Roos and Their Olympic Gold Medalist Skipper Tom Slingsby

The team is led by driver Tom Slingsby, an Olympic gold medalist, America's Cup winner , and SailGP champion who also serves as the team's CEO. As the report notes, Slingsby brings elite competitive credentials that will likely anchor the series' athletic drama.. Reynolds and Jackman, as co-owners, are expected to appear prominently, offering commentary on strategy, training, and the internal dynamics of a team racing at the cutting edge of sailing technology. The showrunner is Brent Hodge, who helms the series with a focus on insider access.

Why Disney Bet on a Second Celebrity-Owned Sports Docuseries After Wrexham

Eric Schrier, president of direct-to-consumer international originals at Disney, expressed excitement that the celebrity co-owners will give fans a remarkable view of the sport and the competition at the highest level. The move comes as streaming services increasingly compete for unscripted content that combines sports, celebrity, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. Disney's willingness to greenlight this project suggests the company sees the pattern as replicable beyond football, but open questions remain about whether SailGP has the global fanbase necessary to match the Wrexham phenomenon.

What We Still Don't Know: Release Date, Title, and Jackman's On-Screen Role

The series currently has no title or premiere date, and the source does not specify how much screen time Hugh Jackman will have compared to Reynolds. While Reynolds has prior reality-TV experience with Welcome to Wrexham, Jackman is less known for this genre, leaving uncertainty about their on-screen dynamic. Additionally, the report does not address whether the show will cover any controversies within SailGP or the financial stakes of the team's ownership, which could affect the depth of the documentary.