Cristiano Ronaldo Executive Producing British Football Drama 'Day 1s', Thierry Henry Joins Cast
Cristiano Ronaldo is taking another major step beyond the football pitch, with the Portugal great set to executive produce and appear in a new scripted television drama centred on the world of British football.
The 41-year-old will be involved in Day 1s , a drama following the life of a fictional elite football agent, with former Arsenal and France great Thierry Henry also expected to feature. Homeland and Billions star Damian Lewis will lead the series as agent Stanley Dalton.
Speaking about the new venture, Ronaldo said: "This is an exciting chapter for me, as I look ahead to new ventures." His involvement is part of a broader collaboration with acclaimed director Matthew Vaughn, known for the Kingsman franchise.
The series aims to provide a realistic look at the British game, moving away from the light-hearted tone often associated with recent football-themed productions like Ted Lasso. Filming is already underway at the home of Barnet FC.
A TV insider said: "It’s likely to spark a bidding war between the streamers. The sheer calibre of figures behind it, not to mention the cast, means it’s a prestige project albeit a surprising one for Ronaldo as he crosses into making dramas.”
The series will focus on the fictional world of a high-power football agent named Stanley Dalton, who will be portrayed by Damian Lewis, famous for his roles in Homeland and Billions. The plot is based on a concept developed by Darren Dein, a real-life agent who represents Henry.
The 41-year-old will be involved in Day 1s , a drama following the life of a fictional elite football agent, with former Arsenal and France great Thierry Henry also expected to feature. Homeland and Billions star Damian Lewis will lead the series as agent Stanley Dalton.
CR7 takes his talents to the small screen
Ronaldo is trading the pitch for the production studio as he prepares to launch a major new drama series titled 'Day 1s'. The 41-year-old, who remains a global icon following his storied career in Europe and his current stint in Saudi Arabia, will serve as an executive producer while also making appearances in the show.You may also like
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Speaking about the new venture, Ronaldo said: "This is an exciting chapter for me, as I look ahead to new ventures." His involvement is part of a broader collaboration with acclaimed director Matthew Vaughn, known for the Kingsman franchise.
The series aims to provide a realistic look at the British game, moving away from the light-hearted tone often associated with recent football-themed productions like Ted Lasso. Filming is already underway at the home of Barnet FC.
Henry joins the high-profile cast
In a mouth-watering prospect for football fans, Ronaldo will be joined by his former Premier League rival Henry. The Arsenal icon, who is frequently pitted against Ronaldo by fans for the title of the greatest player to ever grace the English top flight, will also feature in the production.A TV insider said: "It’s likely to spark a bidding war between the streamers. The sheer calibre of figures behind it, not to mention the cast, means it’s a prestige project albeit a surprising one for Ronaldo as he crosses into making dramas.”
The series will focus on the fictional world of a high-power football agent named Stanley Dalton, who will be portrayed by Damian Lewis, famous for his roles in Homeland and Billions. The plot is based on a concept developed by Darren Dein, a real-life agent who represents Henry.
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