Cristiano Ronaldo appears to be laying the foundation for life beyond football with a major move into scripted entertainment. The soccer icon is reportedly backing a star-studded drama through the production company he launched with filmmaker Matthew Vaughn.
The series is also expected to feature Vaughn, fellow footballing legend Thierry Henry, rapper Dave, and several other high-profile guest stars.
Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing to make his first foray into scripted television with “Day 1s,” a drama that would also become the first TV series produced by his joint venture with “Kingsman” filmmaker Matthew Vaughn. The series reportedly follows fictional football agent Stanley Dalton, played by “Billions” star Damian Lewis, as he navigates the high-stakes world of professional soccer transfers and negotiations.
Ronaldo is said to be attached as both an executive producer and cast member, while Vaughn is reportedly directing the project. The show is also expected to feature guest appearances from several well-known figures, including Arsenal legend Thierry Henry and British rapper Dave.
If the reported project comes to fruition, it would mark another milestone in Ronaldo’s growing entertainment portfolio through UR•Marv Studios, the production company he launched with Vaughn last year after announcing they had already completed two action films together.
How Agents Shape Soccer Careers
“Day 1s” is the brainchild of Darren Dein, the real-life football agent who represents Henry, with both also serving as executive producers.
Rather than following players on the pitch, the show shines a light on the powerful figures working behind the scenes. In European soccer, agents negotiate player transfers, contract extensions, endorsement deals, and image-rights agreements while helping shape their clients’ careers. Top agents often work across multiple countries and can have a major influence over where some of the game’s biggest stars end up.
That makes the profession a natural backdrop for a drama, with the sport’s biggest transfer sagas often unfolding in boardrooms and private meetings long before a player ever pulls on a new jersey. The series is expected to blend fictional storylines with authentic industry experiences, with cameos from Ronaldo and Henry adding another layer of realism.
Inside Ronaldo’s Growing Business Portfolio
4Ronaldo’s reported television venture is just the latest addition to a business portfolio that has steadily expanded beyond football. According to The Guardian, the Portugal captain earlier this year purchased a 25% stake in Spanish club UD Almería through CR7 Sports Investments, giving him his first ownership position in professional football.
He has also branched further into health and technology, with Herbalife announcing that Ronaldo invested $7.5 million for a 10% stake in its Pro2col wellness platform.
Those additions join a business network that already includes the Pestana CR7 hotel chain, CR7 Fitness by Crunch gyms, CR7 fashion, fragrances, and footwear, as well as multiple real estate holdings.
Streaming Embraces Soccer Stories
4Football stories are increasingly becoming a staple on streaming. For instance, Apple TV+’s Emmy-winning “Ted Lasso” helped introduce millions of viewers to soccer through comedy.
At the same time, “Welcome to Wrexham” turned Welsh club Wrexham AFC into a global phenomenon after chronicling Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership journey. According to the BBC, the documentary has grown into FX’s most-watched docuseries and played a major role in expanding the club’s worldwide profile.
Meanwhile, Netflix’s “Sunderland ‘Til I Die” earned praise for its raw look at the emotional toll of relegation, while Amazon’s “All or Nothing” franchise gives fans unprecedented access inside elite clubs like Arsenal, Juventus, and the Manchester giants.
Together, these shows have demonstrated that compelling soccer television is being increasingly driven by communities and behind-the-scenes drama as much as what happens during the 90 minutes of a match.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s International Future Remains Uncertain
4While Ronaldo is clearly laying the groundwork for life after his playing career, the 41-year-old has shown no signs of walking away from football just yet.
The decorated icon signed a two-year contract extension with Al-Nassr in June that will keep him with the Saudi Pro League side until 2027.
His Portugal career, however, appears less certain. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo said he would wait until the tournament concluded before deciding whether to continue representing his country, insisting he would not make a rushed decision.
Since Portugal’s exit, several British outlets have reported that the veteran forward is expected to retire from international football following Portugal’s September UEFA Nations League fixture against Wales. Neither Ronaldo nor the Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed those reports, leaving his plans with the national team unresolved for now.
