Ronaldo makes TV production debut with football drama

Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned Portuguese football star, has stepped into the world of television production with a new football drama series called Day 1s. This marks Ronaldo's foray beyond the football pitch into the realm of television. The announcement was made by Ronaldo on Instagram, where he shared his excitement about the production of his first TV show.

The series is being developed by UR Marv Studios, a production company co-founded by Ronaldo and British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn in 2025. The drama is set to explore the business side of British football, focusing on the activities of a powerful football agent named Stanley Dalton, portrayed by British actor Damian Lewis. Ronaldo is serving as an executive producer for the series and is also set to make his scripted acting debut by playing himself in the show.

Other notable personalities linked to the production include Thierry Henry and British rapper Dave. The project is based on an idea developed by football agent Darren Dein, whose clients include Thierry Henry. While the release date and broadcast platform for the series have not been announced, images shared by Ronaldo and other associated personalities give viewers a glimpse of the football setting, including scenes shot at Brentford's stadium.