Cristiano Ronaldo begins production of his first TV series, Day 1s
Cristiano Ronaldo has started production of his first television series, Day 1s, according to an announcement he made on Instagram. The Portuguese forward, 41, is an executive producer of the drama and will make his acting debut playing himself in a story set in British football.
The series is being made with British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, known for directing the Kingsman films. Ronaldo and Vaughn co-founded the production company UR Marv Studios, which is also behind the upcoming action comedy Stuntnuts, starring Chris Hemsworth and Sam Rockwell.
Ronaldo, who has 681 million followers on Instagram, posted the news on his profile. In the message he wrote: “Exciting news! Production of my first TV show, Day 1s, has just started. More to come!”
The announcement came days after Ronaldo said on 5 November 2026 that he was retiring from the Portugal national team, closing a 23-year career with 234 appearances and 146 goals. He continues to play club football for Al Nassr, of Saudi Arabia.
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Damian Lewis, Dave and Thierry Henry appear in the cast
Ronaldo shared behind-the-scenes photos, including one of British actor Damian Lewis with British rapper Dave, both confirmed in the cast. Another picture shows the dressing room of the English club Brentford.
The fictional story follows Stanley Dalton, a British football agent played by Lewis, who handles high-stakes negotiations and the financial side of player transfers. Former Arsenal and France forward Thierry Henry will also appear as himself.
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The main confirmed details are listed below. Other names have been reported in the press, but the production has not confirmed them.
- Series title: Day 1s
- Production company: UR Marv Studios, founded in April 2025 by Cristiano Ronaldo and Matthew Vaughn
- Ronaldo’s role: executive producer and appearance as himself
- Release date: not announced
- Broadcaster or streaming platform: not announced
No release date, broadcaster or streaming platform has been announced for Day 1s. Ronaldo said in his post that more details will be shared soon.
