Cristiano Ronaldo Launches New TV Series ‘Day 1s’ After International Retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to pursue his goal of scoring 1,000 goals with Al-Nassr while embarking on an exciting new venture off the field. Just days after announcing his retirement from international duty with Portugal, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner revealed that production has commenced for his inaugural television series, titled “Day 1s.”
“Exciting news! Production of my first TV show, Day 1s, has just started,” Ronaldo shared with his 681 million Instagram followers on Wednesday, Nov. 11. “More to come!”
This soccer drama will feature Ronaldo portraying himself, according to Yahoo reports. Additionally, he will take on the role of executive producer. Accompanying his announcement on Instagram, Ronaldo shared glimpses of the cast and provided an inside look at a professional club’s locker room.
Cristiano Ronaldo Collaborates with Matthew Vaughn for ‘Day 1s’
In his Instagram post, Ronaldo highlighted his collaboration with British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, showing them together in a photo. The duo co-founded UR Marv Studios, which will produce the series. Vaughn is known for his work on the “Kingsman” franchise.
Included in Ronaldo’s social media gallery is a still showing a reporter in a team locker room, where players are seated. Another image features a CR7 jersey hung behind two cast members, further emphasizing Ronaldo’s connection to the sport.
‘Day 1s’ is just one of two projects linking Ronaldo and Vaughn. They are also reportedly developing “Stuntnuts,” a film centered on stunt performers, featuring Chris Hemsworth and a cameo by Matt Damon.
While working on his television projects, Ronaldo remains active at the club level with Al-Nassr. He concludes his Portugal career tied in World Cup history with Lionel Messi and Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa as one of the only players to compete in six editions of the tournament. This summer, he scored three goals in his final World Cup, including his first knockout stage goal, before Portugal fell to Spain in the round of 16. He now continues his pursuit of 1,000 goals at the club level.
Damian Lewis and Dave Feature in Ronaldo’s Initial Project Teasers
The gallery shared by Ronaldo also showcases actors Damian Lewis and British rapper Dave conversing on a couch under the framed CR7 jersey. Lewis, known for his role as Bobby Axelrod on “Billions,” and Dave, who previously portrayed Modie on Netflix’s “Top Boy,” are among the cast of the series.
French soccer legend Thierry Henry contributed his own photo, depicting him with Lewis at a desk, while Henry’s kit is visible on the wall. Another image shows Lewis seated behind the desk, which led fans to humorously speculate about Axelrod owning a soccer club, referencing his character from “Billions.”
The posts provide fans with an early glimpse into various aspects of the project. While Ronaldo’s gallery offers a look into the locker room dynamics, Henry’s photo highlights another well-known face in the sports world. Although these teasers give insights into the set, neither Ronaldo nor Henry has clarified the specific details regarding their roles in the show. Ronaldo’s announcement promised more updates in the future but did not provide a premiere date or viewing details.
